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Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Mother’s Civil Suit Over Son’s Death on 1st Day of Work
A Texas appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a mother’s civil suit for her son’s death on his first day at a new job. Case: Ursin v. Brand Energy Solutions…
WCIRB: Updated Plans and Manual Now Available
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California said its published updated versions of plans, manuals and regulations incorporating changes approved by the insurance commissioner effective Sept. 1. Updated documents include…
CWCI Posts Analysis of AB 1213
Excluding time spent resolving medical treatment disputes from the cap on the duration of temporary disability benefits would provide a nominal increase in benefits to a small proportion of injured…
No Benefits for Youth Program Supervisor Who Lost Hand in Fireworks Explosion He Caused
The Connecticut Appellate Court upheld a denial of benefits to a youth program supervisor who lost his left hand when he intentionally ignited the wick of a mortar he had…
Liberty Mutual Case Manager Gets Claims for Discrimination, Retaliation, Reinstated
A California appellate court overturned the summary denial of an insurance case manager’s claims of discrimination and retaliation due to her age. Joy Slagel worked for the Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Governor Signs Comp Bills
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed bills expanding coverage for post-traumatic stress disorder and requiring medical plans to include a way for injured workers to seek a determination of medical necessity…
Statute of Limitations Barred Worker’s Claim for Shoulder Injury
The New Mexico Court of Appeals ruled that a worker was time-barred from seeking additional benefits for a shoulder injury. Case: Palacios v. New Mexico Expo, No. A-1-CA-39472, 06/08/2023, unpublished. Facts: Jesus…
CS Holding 11th Annual Comp Conference Sept. 7-8
The Nevada Workers’ Compensation Section is holding its 11th annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference Sept. 7-8 in Las Vegas. Presentations will include a legislative update and an overview of the state…
Contractor Class Code Certification Clears Committee
A policy committee in the California Senate passed a bill that would require contractors certify the class codes on their workers’ compensation policy when applying for and renewing licenses. The Senate…
Federal Court Says LHWCA Didn’t Bar Worker’s State-Law Tort Claims for Asbestos Exposure
In a case of first impression, a federal appellate court ruled that a worker’s state-law tort claims for his alleged asbestos exposure were not preempted by the federal Longshore and…
Court Upholds Worker’s Impairment Rating, Remand to Determine Manifestation Date of Injury
A Kentucky appellate court upheld a worker’s 3% whole person impairment rating for his cumulative trauma injuries, as well as a remand order for an administrative law judge to determine…
Court: No Supplemental Benefits for Former Football Player Turned Farmer
A former professional football player who turned to farming after injuries ended his career with the National Football League failed to prove an inability to earn 90% of his pre-injury…