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Triable Questions About Worker’s Conduct Preclude Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker allegedly injured in a scaffolding collapse was not entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claims. Case: Elibox v. Nehemiah Spring…
L&I Fines Chemical Processor $479,700 for Exposing Workers to Toxic Gases
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries said it cited a manufacturing company that works with dangerous chemicals for allowing a worker to unload molten sulfur from a rail…
CHSWC Meeting Sept. 15
The Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation will hear a presentation from the California Workers’ Compensation Institute during its next meeting. Rena David Rena David, senior vice president of…
Supreme Court Revives Self-Insurance Trust’s Claims Against Alleged Tortfeasor
The Mississippi Supreme Court overturned a grant of summary judgment dismissing a self-insured trust’s claims against an alleged tortfeasor for causing an accident resulting in injuries to a state employee. Case:…
Court Upholds Coverage for Worker’s Past, Future Medication Expenses
The Utah Court of Appeals upheld an administrative decision concerning the compensability of a worker’s past and future expenses for medications. Case: Hoffman v. Labor Commission, No. 20200184-CA, 08/24/2023, published. Facts: Elizabeth Hoffman…
Court Tosses Carrier’s Attempt to Appeal Finding of Duty to Defend
A federal appellate court threw out an insurance carrier’s attempt to challenge a judge’s determination that the company had a duty to provide a defense for an employer against a suit…
Nominating Committee Accepting Applications for ALJs
The Workers’ Compensation Nominating Committee is accepting applications to fill two administrative judge positions in the Kentucky Department of Workers’ Claims. Judges will serve a term beginning Jan. 1 and expiring…
School Employee Allegedly Worked as DJ While Collecting Comp Benefits
An employee of a Northern California school district was arraigned on fraud charges for allegedly working as a disc jockey while receiving workers’ compensation benefits for a lower back injury. Jonathan…
WCC Rolling Out Metal Detectors at Regional Hearing Rooms
The Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission announced that it has started introducing metal detectors at its regional hearing rooms throughout the state. The commission started using metal detectors in Beltsville on Monday.
High Court: Worker With Limited Ability to Sit/Stand Can Still Be Gainfully Employed
A divided Ohio Supreme Court overturned a grant of writ relief to a worker seeking permanent total disability benefits based on her inability to remain in one position for more…
Injured Health Care Worker Fails to Prove Retaliatory Motive for Termination
A Florida appellate court rejected a heath care worker’s claim that he was terminated in retaliation for a job-related injury as opposed to using excessive force against a patient. Case: Francois…
Governor Signs Firefighter Cancer Presumption
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont on Wednesday announced that he signed a state budget bill that includes a provision creating a presumption that a firefighter’s cancer diagnosis is a result of hazardous…