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Worker Gets Partial Summary Judgment on Claim for Fall From Ladder
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on a Labor Law claim against the corporation that owned the property where he was injured,…
TDI Adopts Changes to NCCI’s Basic and Forms Manuals
The Texas Department of Insurance adopted NCCI Item 01-TX-2023 — “Revisions to Forms Manual Forms and Endorsements Applicable in Texas and Basic Manual Rules Related to the Texas Group Purchase…
Long-COVID: The Next Challenge for the Staffing Industry
As employers return to pre-pandemic norms, and ask people to return to work—at least a few days a week—some employees may struggle more than others with chronic health problems related to COVID. Many who suffered through COVID are dealing with long-term side effects,...
Supreme Court Won’t Raise PPD Award for Worker Injured by Exploding Toilet
The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a worker with preexisting conditions was not entitled to a larger award of permanent partial disability benefits without any apportionment to his…
CPA Charged in $10M Fraud Scheme
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced the indictment of a certified public accountant for allegedly filing doctored payroll-related documents on behalf of facade restoration and scaffolding companies in a scheme…
Governor Signs Presumption Bill
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill expanding the types of cancers that are presumed compensable for firefighters. The governor on Thursday signed SB 310, by Sen. Jason Small, R-Busby. The…
Court Revives Dispute Over Carrier’s Denial of Coverage for Claim, Bad Faith Action
The Connecticut Appellate Court overturned a grant of summary judgment finding an insurance carrier had not properly terminated coverage for an employer, and the court revived the employer’s bad faith claim against…
Attorney’s Improper Contact With IME Warrants Sanctions
The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld sanctions against an employer’s attorney for improperly contacting an independent medical evaluator to request a change in the doctor’s report. Case: Hawthorne v. Mississippi State…
TDI Adopts NCCI Revisions Establishing Expiration Date for COVID-19 Rules
The Texas Department of Insurance adopted NCCI "Item B-1447— Revisions to NCCI Manual Rules Related to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic — Paid Furloughed Employees and Final Premium Reporting." The filing establishes…
House Passes Bill Addressing Medical Plans, Requesting Studies
The Connecticut state House of Representatives unanimously approved a measure that would require medical plans to include a mechanism for injured workers to determine medical necessity of recommended services and…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Additional Benefits for Worker With Knee Injury
The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a fire boss was not entitled to a larger award of permanent partial disability benefits than he had received for a knee…
Widower Can Proceed With Civil Suit Over Wife’s Death in Workplace Shooting
The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that a widower’s civil suit over the fatal workplace shooting of his wife could proceed. Tangela Parker and Michelle Marlow worked for TCS Designs…