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Injured Worker Can’t Hold Borrowing Employer Civilly Liable
The Illinois Appellate Court upheld a determination that an injured worker could not pursue a civil claim against his borrowing employer. Case: Leman v. Volmut, No. 2019 L 3711, 10/26/2023, published. Facts:…
Out-of-State Resident Gets Benefits for Motorcycle Accident en Route to Dinner
The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled that a traveling worker was entitled to benefits for his injuries from a motorcycle accident that happened while he was headed to a restaurant…
DWC Posts Audit Standards for 2024
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced standards that will be used for profile audit reviews of adjusting locations next year. The DWC said the PAR performance standard for 2024 audits…
Survey: Injury and Illness Rate Increased in 2022
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry on Wednesday announced that the estimated workplace injury and illness rate for 2022 increased slightly from that of 2021. According to the annual Survey…
Bill Proposes Higher Payments for Doctors
Florida lawmakers introduced legislation for the 2024 session that would increase payments to doctors for treating injured workers and giving depositions. Senate Bill 362, filed Tuesday by Sen. Jennifer Bradley, R-Fleming…
Commissioner Announces CIGA Board Appointments
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced three appointments to the California Insurance Guarantee Association board of governors. Commissioner Ricardo Lara Christina Ozuna, senior vice president and chief claims officer for Employers…
Employer Hit With Penalties, Fees for Denying Worker’s Shoulder Surgery
A Louisiana appellate court assessed $2,000 in penalties and $1,000 in attorney fees against an employer for denying an injured worker’s shoulder surgery. Case: Thibodeaux v. High Hope Care Center, No.
No Benefits for Worker With Shoulder Injury Due to Lack of Credibility
The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld a denial of benefits for a worker’s alleged shoulder injury due to his lack of credibility. Case: Spence v. N&L Parkison Trucking Inc., No. 23-0144,…
Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Fall From Grimy Ladder
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his fall from a grimy ladder. Case: O'Shea v. Procida Construction…
Court Overturns Finding of Causal Connection Between Worker’s Torn Rotator Cuff, Accident
The Arkansas Court of Appeals overturned a finding that a worker’s torn rotator cuff was causally related to a prior workplace fall, resulting in a shoulder injury. Case: Arkansas Enterprises for…
Insurance Division Approves 3.4% Loss Cost Reduction
The Colorado Division of Insurance approved a 3.4% loss cost reduction for policies incepting in 2024. Loss costs are the average cost of lost wages and medical payments of workers injured…
Lawsuits: Governor’s Coal Companies Owe Millions in Premiums
Two carriers are asking a federal court to force companies affiliated with West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice to pay off more than $2 million in outstanding workers’ compensation and employer…