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ADR Administrative Conferences to Use Teams Technology
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry announced that its Alternative Dispute Resolution unit will begin on Monday using the Microsoft Teams dial-in feature for administrative conferences. Instead of the arbitrator…
Employer’s Witness Properly Stricken Due to Failure to Timely Disclose Identity
A Louisiana appellate court upheld a decision to strike an employer’s witness due to failure to timely disclose her identity prior to trial. Case: Gonogora v. Taqueria La Conquistadora, No. 22-CA-392, 05/02/2023,…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Coal Miner’s Request to Reopen Claim for Knee Injury
The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously upheld a denial of a coal miner's request to reopen his claim for a right knee injury after he underwent a knee replacement. Case: Harding…
Worker Who Fell From Ladder Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment to a worker on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from a fall from a ladder. Case: Sanchez v.
Irrigation District Faces Fines for Allegedly Exposing Workers to Dangerous Trench
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries fined an irrigation district $168,000 for allegedly failing to protect workers from the dangers of trenching. L&I said inspectors visiting a Sunnyside Valley…
MedRisk Announces Leadership Changes
Work comp physical rehabilitation provider MedRisk announced that CEO Danielle Lisenbey is retiring. Danielle Lisenbey The company said it created an “Office of the Chair” to lead in the interim and…
Bill Would Allow Additional Premiums for Firefighter COVID Claims if ARPA Covers Costs
Arizona lawmakers are sending Gov. Katie Hobbs a bill that would allow carriers providing workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters to charge additional premiums for COVID-19 claim costs — provided the federal…
No Benefits for Worker Injured in Fall While Backing Away From Potential Fight With Colleague
An Ohio appellate court upheld a denial of benefits to a municipal worker who fell while backing away from a potential altercation with a co-worker. Case: City of Dayton v. Parson, No. 29353,…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Claim by Mine Worker With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a denial of benefits for a mine worker with carpal tunnel syndrome, finding his condition predated his latest employment. Case: Nicholas v. Spartan Mining Co., No.
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Request to Add Spondylosis to Claim
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a denial of a worker’s request to add lumbar spondylosis to her established claim for a back injury due to a lack of evidence…
Court: Worker’s Claims Based on Alleged Attacks at Work Shouldn’t Have Been Dismissed
The Mississippi Court of Appeals revived a worker’s dual claims for injuries from being attacked by residents of a nursing home, finding summary dismissal for untimeliness was incorrect. Case: Parker v. Canton Manor, Nos.
Probation Officer Can’t Maintain Suit for Alleged Training Injury
A New York appellate court ruled that a probation officer could not maintain a tort suit against the members of a sheriff’s office for her alleged injuries from her participation in…