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WCC Preparing to Implement E-Notice Rule
The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court announced that it is preparing to implement electronic notice rules after the state’s high court reviews and approves recently revised rules of procedure. The WCC on…
Portion of Labor Law Claim Reinstated for Accident From Pest Control Work
A New York appellate court partially revived an injured worker’s Labor Law claim for a mishap on a pest control project. Case: Castaneda v. Amsterco 67 LLC, No. 30981/19E, 10/03/2023, published. Facts:…
Supreme Court Grants Review of Dispute Over Occupational Disease Act’s Reach
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to weigh in on a dispute on whether an occupational disease that manifests more than four years after an employee's last exposure to hazards…
Partial Summary Judgment Upheld on Worker’s Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that partial summary judgment was warranted on a worker’s Labor Law claim for injuries from stepping into an uncovered hole. Case: Coon v. WFP Tower B…
Defendant in Labor Law Claim Should Have Been Granted Summary Judgment
A New York appellate court ruled that a municipal defendant should have been granted summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claims for his injuries from installing conduit. Case: Burchill v.
Court Finds Injured Police Officer’s Benefits Were Miscalculated
The Illinois Appellate Court overturned a permanent partial disability award to an injured police officer, finding the Workers’ Compensation Commission had miscalculated the amount due after accounting for the credit…
CWCI Bulletin IDs Bills of Interest Enacted in 2023
The California Workers’ Compensation Institute on Monday published a bulletin identifying bills of interest to the state’s workers’ compensation community that were enacted this year. CWCI highlighted bills including AB 336,…
Court Rejects Magistrate’s Recommendation, Worker’s Challenge to AWW
An Ohio appellate court rejected an injured worker’s challenge to the calculation of his average weekly wage. Case: State ex rel. Lott v. Industrial Commission, No. 21AP-552, 09/29/2023, published. Facts: Jason Lott…
Court Publishes Decision Overturning Citation for Valley Fever Exposure Risk
A California appellate court has ordered publication of its decision overturning a citation against a subcontractor for its alleged failure to protect workers from potential exposure to the fungus that…
SAIF Announces $135M Dividend
Oregon workers’ compensation insurer SAIF Corp. is distributing a $135 million dividend to more than 52,000 policyholders. The carrier said it is able to pay dividends because of sound financial standing…
Worker Not Entitled to Have Jury Verdict Set Aside
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to have the jury verdict set aside in his Labor Law action. Case: Garcia v. 1000 Dean LLC, No.
Tower MSA Webinar to Cover New CMS Reporting Penalties
Tower MSA Partners is holding a webinar on Wednesday to cover updates to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' new mandatory insurer reporting penalties. Dan Anders CMS recently published new Section…