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Employee Without Valid Settlement Can’t Pursue Breach-of-Contract Claim
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that no valid compromise and release agreement existed between an employee and her employer, so she could not pursue a contract action to force…
Administratrix Gets Costs, Fees for Employer’s Failure to Pay Award
The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld costs and fees to the administratrix of a worker’s estate for the employer’s failure to pay an award to account for its prior underpayment…
Reconciliation Factor for 2024 SIF Assessment Raised to 7%
The Workers’ Compensation Board of Indiana is increasing a component of the Second Injury Fund assessment that is intended to account for shortfalls in collections, according to a report released…
PCRB to Launch Data Platform
The Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau on Monday announced a partnership with Cloverleaf Analytics to create a new data platform. The bureau said expanded access to analytical data should help member carriers…
DWC Posts Revised QME Rules for Comment
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation revised its proposed qualified medical evaluator regulations and opened a third 15-day public comment period. The changes conform to the new hourly requirements for completing…
Court Upholds Award to BWC From Provider Who Overbilled
An Ohio appellate court upheld an award of damages to the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation from a vocational rehabilitation specialist who had overbilled for his services. From September 2011 to April 2015,…
Worker’s Intentional Tort Claim for Forklift Accident Reinstated
A Louisiana appellate court revived a worker’s intentional tort claim against his employer and supervisor for his injuries from falling off a forklift. Case: Wimbley v. McLiney Centers LLC, No. 23-305, 12/06/2023,…
Worker Can’t Seek Civil Remedy for Injuries From Active Shooter Drill
The Nebraska Supreme Court declined to allow a worker to pursue a civil suit against her employer for her alleged injuries sustained in a realistic active shooter drill. Case: Lopez v. Catholic…
CWCI: Claim Volume, Paid and Incurred Losses Down for Public Self-Insureds
The California Workers’ Compensation Institute said initial data for the fiscal year ending in June shows decreases in total claim volume, incurred losses and paid losses. A sharp drop in indemnity…
Defendant Gets Partial Summary Judgment on Claim for Ladder Accident
A New York appellate court ruled that a defendant was entitled to partial summary judgment on a Labor Law claim arising from a worker’s fall from a ladder. Case: Rivas v.
No Indemnity Benefits for Worker, but Employer Must Pay for Shoulder Surgery
A Louisiana appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s request for indemnity benefits for a shoulder injury but ruled that his employer was liable for the full treatment from…
Split Court Reinstates Worker’s Tort Claim for Skid Loader Accident
A divided Pennsylvania Superior Court reinstated a worker’s tort suit for his injuries from a skid loader accident, with a majority finding triable issues as to whether the owner of…