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Comp Commission Sets Conference for Oct. 8-9
The Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission is holding its Educational Conference and Exhibition Oct. 8-9 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The event is sponsored by the International Workers' Compensation Foundation (IWCF) and will focus…
Injured Worker Can Proceed With Labor Law Claim Against Homeowner
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of partial summary judgment that allowed a worker to proceed with his Labor Law action against one of two homeowners. Case: Liu v. Yung,…
Worker Gets Additional Time to Serve Labor Law Claims on Out-of-State Defendant
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to additional time to serve a summons and complaint for his Labor Law claims against a homeowner who had…
No Additional TTD for Worker Laid Off During COVID-19 Pandemic
An Ohio appellate court upheld a determination that a worker was not entitled to temporary total disability compensation after she was laid off from her job due to the COVID-19…
Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Worker’s Claims for Retaliation, Discrimination
The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s claims of retaliation and disability discrimination against her former employer. Case: Hamilton v. Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer…
Court: Settlements to Release ‘Unknown’ Claims Aren’t Enforceable
The Montana Workers’ Compensation Court ruled that settlement language purporting to release “unknown” claims is not enforceable. Case: Sundheim v. Montana Health Network, No. 2024-00347, 03/04/2024, published. Facts and procedural history: Stephany…
Worker Who Abandoned Job Market Can’t Get Additional TTD
An Ohio appellate court upheld a finding that a worker was not entitled to additional temporary total disability benefits because she voluntarily abandoned the job market. Minnie J. Ruffin worked for Arthur…
No Additional Benefits for Worker With Back Injury
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for additional benefits for a back injury. Case: Faulkner v. Ann’s Choice Inc. (WCAB), No. 207 C.D. 2023, 03/04/2024,…
Ex-Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty to $35,000 Benefits Fraud
A former New York corrections officer who took more than $35,000 in workers' compensation indemnity benefits to which he was not entitled pleaded guilty Thursday to insurance fraud and grand…
Drill Site Operators Win Summary Judgment After Worker’s Death
A Texas appellate court upheld summary judgment dismissing the negligence claims against the operators of an oil drill site for a worker’s death. Case: Orta v. SN Operating LLC, No. 04-23-00062-CV,…
Insurance Commissioner Announces Reappointments
State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced reappointments to organizations that influence policy and regulation of the workers' compensation industry in the Golden State. Lara reappointed Andrew Chick and Heather Pierce to the California…
Split Supreme Court Overturns Award to Janitor for Alleged Chemical Exposure
A divided West Virginia Supreme Court overturned an award of benefits to a janitor for her alleged injuries from exposure to a cleaning chemical. Case: Patton Building Services Inc. v. Kaida,…