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Nominating Commission Meets Aug. 24
Florida's Statewide Nominating Commission for Judges of Compensation Claims is meeting Aug. 24 to interview two candidates for reappointment and to consider applications for new appointments. Commission members will interview judges…
Don Hofer Appointed to WCIRB Governing Committee
Don Hofer was appointed to the Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau Governing Committee, the Department of Insurance announced. The department also announced that Andrea Hecht and Jim Taylor were appointed to…
Judge Properly Prohibits Worker From Introducing Witnesses, Evidence
A Louisiana appellate court upheld a judge’s decision prohibiting a worker from introducing witnesses and evidence at trial on his claim, as well as the involuntary dismissal of his claim. Case:…
Injured Worker Asserts Viable Labor Law Claim Against Co-Owners of Property
A New York appellate court upheld a determination that a worker raised a viable Labor Law claim against the co-owners of a property where he allegedly suffered injuries. Case: Chacho v.
Worker Struck by Falling Stone Panel Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker struck by a falling stone panel was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Morina v. 250 Broadway Associates…
Court Grants Reconsideration of Decision Eliminating Worker’s Impairment Award
The Oregon Court of Appeals granted reconsideration of its decision that had overturned a ruling by the Workers’ Compensation Board eliminating a worker’s impairment award, and it adhered to its…
CHSWC Posts 2025 Annual Report
Estimated paid costs in California increased 13.5% in 2024, according to the 2025 annual report that the Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation released last week. Medical, indemnity and…
Employer Gets Dismissal of Worker’s Breach Claim
A Florida appellate court ruled that a municipal employer should have been granted summary judgment dismissing a disabled former police officer’s claims that it had breached the terms of its…
Worker Whose Safety Device Failed Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker who fell due to the failure of his safety device was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Vargas…
Judge Errs in Compelling Employer to Provide Referral to Injured Worker
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals granted writ relief to an employer, finding that a trial court erred in compelling it to provide a referral to an injured employee when no…
DWC Updates Hospital Outpatient, ASC Fee Schedule
The California Division of Workers' Compensation updated sections of the Official Medical Fee Schedule covering hospital departments and ambulatory surgical centers to conform to the latest changes made by Medicare. The…
NCCI: Health Care, Office and Education Buck Frequency Trends
The National Council on Compensation Insurance said claim frequency in the health care, office and private education sectors is not following the same trend as it is in other industries. Most…