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Worker Who Fell From Ladder Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his fall from a ladder. Case: Gomez v. Brookfield Properties…
Supreme Court Denies Worker Additional TTD, Expansion of Claim, but Allows More Treatment
The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a worker was not entitled to additional temporary total disability benefits or to expand the scope of her claim, but she should not…
Lack of Activity Sinks Worker’s Civil Suit
A Louisiana appellate court ruled that a man's pursuit of a workers’ compensation claim did not allow him to avoid having his civil suit against a property owner be deemed…
Supreme Court Agrees That Administrator Unreasonably Denied Claim
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a determination that an administrator unreasonably denied a worker’s claim for injuries from a locker falling on her. Case: Graham Packaging Co. LP v. Barnes,…
Split Court Dismisses Appeal by Statutory Employer
A divided Louisiana appellate court dismissed an appeal by an injured worker’s statutory employer challenging a determination of no coverage owed to it by its insurance carrier. Case: Castro v. Church…
Carpenter Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Fall From Ladder
A New York appellate court ruled that a carpenter should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his fall from a ladder. Case: Rudzikewycz v. 164 West…
Supreme Court Denies Benefits for Condition Allegedly Caused by Medication
The Wyoming Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for benefits for the pancreatitis he allegedly developed as a result of the medication he took to treat a…
DWC Updates DMEPOS Fee Schedule
The California Division of Workers' Compensation updated the fee schedule for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies to reflect changes in the Medicare system. The division said it posted an…
IWCC Suspends CompFile System
The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission on Monday announced that it has suspended use of its CompFile System until further notice. The commission said it is working to resolve technical difficulties with…
Changes in Worker’s Account of Accident Don’t Warrant Denial of Summary Judgment
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim for his fall from a ladder. Case: Hernandez v. Bushwick Realty Holdings LLC, No.
Split Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Carrier’s Fraud Claim
A divided Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that the dismissal of a case due to a plaintiff’s failure to amend a petition is self-executing. Case: LUBA Workers’ Compensation v. Sears, Nos. 2025-C-01379…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Claim for Worker’s Knee Injury
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for a knee injury. Case: Underwood v. ACNR Resources Inc., No. 26-76, 06/23/2026, published. Facts: Aaron Underwood worked for ACNR…