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Supreme Court Denies Benefits for Teacher’s Alleged Mold Exposure Injuries
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a denial of a high school teacher’s claim for benefits based on her respiratory issues after being exposed to mold. Case: Dexter v. Kanawha County…
Lawsuit Alleges Identity Theft, Unauthorized Use of Certified Interpreters’ Credentials
The Association of Independent Judicial Interpreters of California alleges people employed by One Call Corp. falsely impersonated certified interpreters in depositions held over Zoom since 2021. The association in a complaint…
No Benefits for Worker’s COVID-19 Infection from Alleged Interaction with Colleague
An Ohio appellate court upheld a denial of benefits for a worker’s claim that his COVID-19 infection was an occupational disease. Case: Wilhelm v. Advanced Drainage Systems Inc., No. 5-23-16, 02/05/2024,…
Court Overturns Grant of Summary Judgment for 3rd Party Defendant in Labor Law Action
A New York appellate court ruled that a third-party defendant in a Labor Law action was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing the claims against it. Case: Lostracco v. Lewiston-Porter Central…
Supreme Court Denies PPD Benefits for Worker’s Knee Injury
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a finding that a worker was entitled to no permanent partial disability benefits for a knee injury. Case: Messer v. Autozone Inc., No. 22-604, 01/25/2024,…
Supreme Court Grants Additional Chiropractic Care for Worker Who Lost Part of Leg
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld an award of additional chiropractic treatment to an injured worker who suffered the partial loss of a leg. Case: ACNR Resources Inc. v. Saunders, No.
Court Upholds $2.3 Million Jury Verdict for Worker’s Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court upheld a jury’s $2.3 million award for an injured worker on her Labor Law claim. Case: Vasquez v. Gilbane Building Co., No. 630 CA 22-01058, 02/02/2024,…
Court Clarifies Calculation of Fees Awards For Workers With Service-Connected Disability Retirement
The Maryland Appellate Court ruled that attorney fees are calculated from the compensation awarded to a public employee after applying the offset for any service-connected disability retirement benefits from the…
Bill Would Strip State of Right to Self-Insure
The state of Colorado would be required to buy workers’ compensation coverage for its workers under a bill introduced this week. Sen. Nick Hinrichsen Senate Bill 149, by Sen. Nick Hinrichsen,…
WCD Posts Updated Instructions to Determine Gainful Employment
The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division announced a 3.9% increase in the threshold used to determine gainful employment and eligibility for permanent total disability benefits. The federal poverty guidelines for a family…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Additional Treatment for Diabetic Worker’s Foot Injury
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a denial of benefits to a diabetic worker for additional treatment for his foot after an injury and the development of Charcot arthropathy in…
Supreme Court Affirms Calculation of Worker’s Whole-Person Impairment Rating
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the calculation of a worker’s whole-person impairment for an ankle injury. Case: Musick v. Truline General Contracting Inc., No. 22-0374, No. 22-0374, 01/25/24, published. Facts: Carlton Musick…