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Court Overturns Partial Summary Judgment in Worker’s Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court overturned a grant of partial summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim based on his alleged fall from a ladder. Case: Moran v. Trustees of…
Worker Who Fell Down Stairs Gets Summary Judgment
A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from a fall down a staircase. Case:…
Supreme Court Upholds PTD Award Despite Evidence of Possible Symptom Magnification
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld an award of permanent total disability benefits to a worker who suffered an electric shock injury despite evidence that he may have been exaggerating his…
Plant Owner Gets Summary Judgment Dismissing Claims by Subcontractors’ Injured Employees
A Texas appellate court ruled that a chemical refinery owner should have been granted summary judgment dismissing civil suits filed by subcontractors' employees who were injured in an explosion at…
Court Properly Limits Damages Available to Heirs of Drowned Worker
A Louisiana appellate court upheld a grant of partial summary judgment limiting the potential damages for the seller of a vessel that capsized and killed a father of three. David Wayne…
Questions of Fact Preclude Summary Judgment
A New York appellate court ruled that summary judgment for either party could not be granted in a Labor Law case. Case: Melendez v. Truffles II LLC, No. 27287/18, 02/15/2024, published. Facts…
Worker Who Fell Gets Partial Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for an accident that happened as he crossed between two…
MSF Opens Registration for Annual Medical Conference
Montana State Fund opened registration for its annual medical conference set for May 15-17 at the One Legged Magpie in Red Lodge. “This year, we will hear from experts in the…
Bill Would Revise Criteria to Serve on WCC
Legislation that would revise the criteria for serving on the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission is moving through the state Senate. Senate Bill 250, by Sen. Michael Johnson, R-York, would require…
Court Rejects Worker’s Constitutional Challenge to IRE, Modification of Status
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania rejected a worker’s constitutional challenge to his impairment rating evaluation and the modification of his disability status. Case: Conrad v. Department of Transportation (WCAB), No. 557…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Chemical Exposure Claim
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a retired worker’s chemical exposure injury claim. Case: Goines v. Standard Corp., No. 22-0167, 02/20/2024, published. Facts and procedural history: In 2019, after Nathan…
Worker Lacks Standing to Appeal Liability Finding
A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker lacked standing to appeal a finding that her employer’s insurance carrier didn't have to pay for diagnostic testing she received from…