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Worker’s Failure to Mention Prior Neck Injury Doesn’t Result in Forfeiture of Benefits
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker who failed to mention to his doctors a prior compensable neck injury after a second industrial accident did not commit fraud. Case:…
DWC Announces 10-Hour OSHA Courses
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation announced two 10-hour OSHA safety courses that are available to Texas employers. The courses are offered at DWC’s new Austin offices at the Barbara Jordan…
DOL Sets Coal Miner Outreach Events
The U.S. Department of Labor and its Division of Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation will host a series of outreach events in Wyoming from Tuesday through Thursday for current and former…
Selection Committee Accepting Comments on IMEs
The New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration announced that the committee that selects providers who can perform independent medical examinations will accept comments on applicants through June. Independent medical examinations are neutral exams…
ICA Sets Fee Schedule Hearing
The Industrial Commission of Arizona is holding a public hearing to review its Physicians’ and Pharmaceutical Fee Schedule at 1 p.m. June 29. As part of the annual fee schedule review,…
Supreme Court: Vicarious Liability Under Borrowed Employee Doctrine Is for Jury to Decide
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that an employer's vicarious liability under the borrowed employee doctrine is presumptively for a jury to determine. Case: Pantano v. New York Shipping Association, Nos. A-19-22…
Iva Yuan Named SVP, Product and Actuarial for ICW Group Insurance Cos.
ICW Group Insurance Cos. promoted Iva Yuan to senior vice president, product and actuarial, where she will be charged with leading the company’s actuarial and product management practices. Iva Yuan In…
Court: Anti-SLAPP Motion Should Have Been Granted on Claims of Retaliation, IIED
A California appellate court ruled that an elected city official’s claims for retaliation and intentional infliction of emotional distress should have been subjected to the defendants’ special motion to strike. Case:…
Court Upholds Finding of Aggravation of Ironworker’s Neck Condition
A New York appellate court upheld a determination that an ironworker suffered an aggravation of a prior neck injury in a workplace fall. Case: Matter of Cush v. Tully Construction Co.
Governor Enacts Bill Eliminating Minimum Leave Requirement for TD
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill eliminating a requirement that injured workers seeking medical treatment must miss at least four hours before they’re allowed to collect temporary disability benefits. Sen.
Insurance Commissioner Appoints Deputies for Market Regulation, P&C
Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky appointed Sheryl Parker as the first deputy commissioner of market regulation and Virginia Christy as the Office of Insurance Regulation’s deputy commissioner of property and…
Emergency COVID Order Tolls Time for Worker to Request Hearing
The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that the five-year statutory deadline for a worker to request a hearing on her claim was tolled by the statewide judicial emergency orders issued…