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Senate Passes Staffing Company Registration Bill
The California Senate passed a bill that would require staffing companies to provide proof of workers' compensation coverage as part of a new, mandatory registration process. The Senate voted 29-9 to…
Court Overturns Elimination of Worker’s Impairment Award
The Oregon Court of Appeals overturned a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Board that eliminated a worker’s impairment award. Case: Dean v. Multnomah County, No. 333, 04/29/2026, published. Facts: Isa Dean underwent a…
IAIABC Names 2026 NextGen Award Recipients
The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions announced the recipients of its NextGen Award, which recognizes people under 40 who are having a substantial and positive impact on…
Summary Judgment Upheld for Worker Who Fell Into Unguarded Trench
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment to a worker on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from falling into an unguarded trench. Case: Rijo v.
Worker at MMI Still Entitled to Additional Treatment
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the authorization of treatment for a worker’s compensable shoulder injury even though he had already reached maximum medical improvement. Case: Quad Graphics Inc. v. Hottle,…
Court Upholds Employer’s Denial of Previously Accepted Combined Condition Claim
The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld an employer’s denial of a worker’s previously accepted combined condition claim. Case: Mooney v. Legacy Health, No. 335, 04/29/2026, published. Facts: Mark Mooney worked for Legacy…
Worker, Defendant Each Get Partial Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claims
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claims and that a defendant was entitled to partial summary dismissal. Case: Rosenblum…
Assembly Passes SIBTF Bill
The California Assembly passed a bill proposing numerous changes to the processes and requirements relating to the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund. The Assembly on Tuesday voted 48-19 to send AB…
Court Revives Indemnification Claims Against Injured Worker’s Employer
A New York appellate court revived the contractual indemnification claims by the defendants in a Labor Law action against the injured worker’s employer. Case: Travers v. Briarcliff Manor Investments LLC, No.
Injured Worker Qualifies as Independent Contractor of Painting Business
An Ohio appellate court upheld a determination that a worker who suffered injuries on his second day working for a longtime acquaintance’s painting business was an independent contractor, not an…
Court Upholds Finding of Compensability for Worker’s Ankle
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker suffered a compensable injury when she rolled her ankle at work while rising from a chair. Case: Mercer County…
Lawmakers Send Contractor Coverage Bill to Governor
Colorado lawmakers sent the governor a bill that would make proof of workers' compensation coverage a prerequisite to receive a building permit, construction permit or contractor license. Lawmakers on Friday sent…