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Worker Gets Discovery, Vacate Motions Granted
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker’s motion to vacate an order granting summary judgment on her personal injury action should have been granted and that she should have…
Bill Would Reduce SOL for Medical Fee Disputes to Two Years
Legislation introduced in New Jersey last week would reduce the statute of limitations to two years from six years in workers’ compensation medical fee disputes. Senate Bill 3905, by Sen. Gordon…
DWC Releases Final COVID-19 Results Fact Sheet
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation, in what it called the final COVID-19 results fact sheet, said carriers had reported nearly 100,000 claims and 472 fatalities as of April 30. A…
Sonya Carrasco-Trujillo Appointed as Work Comp Judge
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Sonya Carrasco-Trujillo to serve as a workers’ compensation judge for the Workers’ Compensation Administration. Carrasco-Trujillo’s term begins June 10. Most recently, Carrasco-Trujillo was general counsel…
Debit Card Payment, Presumption Bills Set for June 14 Hearing
A California Senate committee will on June 14 hear testimony on bills that would extend authorization for carriers to deliver benefits using prepaid debit cards and give San Diego fire…
Evidence of Worker’s Visit to Authorized Treating Physician Not Enough to Toll Statute of Limitations
A Florida appellate court ruled that a worker’s visit to a carrier-authorized provider by itself, without proof that the visit was in connection with care for a compensable injury, is…
Agency Owner Charged With Fraud
The owner of an insurance agency was arraigned in connection with an alleged scheme to steal $39,000 in workers’ compensation premiums, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office announced. Phyllis Palazzola, 56, was…
DWC Seeks Stakeholder Input for Spinal Cord Stimulator Audit
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is seeking input on a planned spinal cord stimulator plan-based audit. The audit will evaluate the appropriateness of a doctor’s decision and recordkeeping that support…
Senate Passes Bill Allowing Mental Stress Claims for All Workers
The New York Senate on Thursday passed a bill, similar to a measure the governor vetoed in December, that would allow all workers to file claims for mental stress. The Senate voted 41-17…
DLI Announces WC Rates for Fiscal Year 2023
The Montana Department of Labor and Industry announced new workers’ compensation rates for the next fiscal year. The department has approved $1,034 as the maximum weekly compensation rate from July 1,…
Court Orders Carrier to Accept Worker’s Toxic Exposure Claim, Pay Attorney Fees
A Florida appellate court overturned a denial of a worker’s claim for benefits for her alleged toxic exposure, as well as for her claim for attorney fees. Case: Churchill v. DBI…
Goldberg Segalla Welcomes Alissa M. Cheremont to Orlando Group
Goldberg Segalla added Alissa M. Cheremont to the firm’s workers’ compensation group in Orlando. Cheremont maintains a focus on workers’ compensation matters, serving employers, insurers and third-party administrators. Cheremont draws on her background…