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Worker Injured in Chemical Plant Explosion Can’t Proceed With Civil Suit
A Louisiana appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s claim against a chemical plant operator for his injuries from an explosion and fire. Case: Saizon v. The Dow Chemical…
Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Fall From Structure
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim for his fall at a construction site. Case: Gavilanes v. 919 Ground…
SIBTF Bill Keeps Moving; Treatment Leave Bill Stalls
California lawmakers advanced a bill proposing changes to the state's second injury fund ahead of a key legislative deadline, and they put a hold on a measure that would make…
Court: Defendant’s Third-Party Claims for Indemnification Properly Dismissed
A New York appellate court ruled that the third-party defendants in a Labor Law action were entitled to summary judgment dismissing a company's claims against them for indemnification. Case: Mock v.
WCS Educational Conference Sept. 17-18
The 14th Annual Nevada Workers' Compensation Education Conference is being held Sept. 17-18 at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The goal of the conference is to educate…
Supreme Court Upholds Decision Vacating Award of Multiplier
The Kentucky Supreme Court upheld a decision vacating an administrative law judge’s award of a statutory three-multiplier to a worker for her cumulative trauma injuries. Case: Russell v. International Automotive Components,…
Attorney Becomes Indispensable Party to Appeal if Worker Challenges Fee Award
The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that if a worker is challenging a fee award to his attorney, the attorney is a necessary party to an appeal of the award, but…
Split Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Diabetic Worker’s Carpal Tunnel Claim
A divided West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a diabetic worker’s claim for benefits for his carpal tunnel syndrome. John Moore worked for United Coal Co. LLC. He also…
Worker Gets Partial Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Grinder Mishap
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to only partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from using a grinder that lacked…
Court Finds Worker Didn’t Lie About Consuming Alcohol Before Motor Vehicle Accident
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker did not commit fraud during his testimony related to when he last consumed alcohol before he was involved in a motor…
Carrier Liable for Worker’s Occupational Disease, Plus Penalty
A New York appellate court upheld a determination of compensability for a longtime mason’s occupational disease from repetitive trauma, as well as the assessment of a penalty against his employer’s…
Lawmakers Pass Firefighter Presumption, Electronic Service Bills
Colorado lawmakers voted to send the governor measures that would modify the cancer presumption for firefighters and allow electronic service of documents. The Senate on Wednesday signed off on amendments made…