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Double-Dipper Gets 5-Year Sentence, $170,000 Restitution Order
The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office said a woman was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay more than $170,000 in restitution for conning two employers in two…
Court: Board Didn’t Abuse Discretion in Denying Employer’s Late Application for Review
A New York appellate court ruled that the Workers’ Compensation Board did not abuse its discretion in denying an employer’s untimely application for review. Case: Matter of Golisano v. ABX Innovative…
Carrier Fails to Prove Cancellation of Policy Before Worker’s Accident
A New York appellate court upheld a finding that a workers’ compensation insurance carrier failed to prove its claim that it had canceled an employer’s policy before an employee’s accident. Case:…
Injured Worker Retains Burden to Show Labor Market Attachment
A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker was not relieved of his burden to show attachment to the labor market, and substantial evidence supported a finding that he…
TDI Adopts NCCI Filing for 11% Average Loss Cost Decrease
The Texas Department of Insurance adopted the National Council on Compensation Insurance's advisory loss cost filing that proposes an average decrease of 11%, effective July 1. According to a bulletin the department…
Assembly Passes Omnibus Comp Bill
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill that would increase benefits, clarify case closure responsibilities and modify uninsured employer fund processes and rules for advanced payment of permanent partial disability. The Assembly…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Injection Treatments for Injured Worker
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a diagnosis update and facet joint injections for an injured worker. Case: Tolliver v. Dolgencorp Inc., No. 22-589, 02/20/2024, published. Facts: Rachel Tolliver…
Court Upholds Dismissal of Self-Represented Worker’s Claims Against QME
A California appellate court upheld the dismissal of a self-represented worker’s claims against the qualified medical evaluator whose report provided the basis for the denial of her workers’ compensation claim…
Employer Establishes Exclusive Remedy Defense to Worker’s Civil Suit
A Texas appellate court ruled that an employer covered by a workers' compensation policy was entitled to summary judgment dismissing a civil suit by an employee who had already received…
Supreme Court Permanently Disbars Attorney for Mishandling Client Matters
The Ohio Supreme Court last week permanently disbarred a Hamilton-area attorney for mishandling personal injury cases for three clients, including one who was also a workers’ compensation claimant. Dennis Lee Adams…
No Benefits to Widow for Transit Worker’s COVID Death
A New York appellate court upheld a denial of benefits for the widow of a transit worker who died after contracting COVID-19. Case: Matter of Fernandez v. New York City Transit…
BWC Announces 7% Rate Cut for Private Employers
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation on Friday announced that its board of directors approved a 7% rate reduction for private employers, effective July 1. The monopolistic carrier said employers will…