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Court of Common Pleas Has Jurisdiction to Consider Worker’s Motion to Set Aside Prior Ruling
An Ohio appellate court ruled that the court of common pleas had jurisdiction to consider a worker’s motion to set aside a prior judgment in his workers’ compensation case. Case: Smith…
No Summary Judgment for Worker Allegedly Struck by Bag of Cement Mix
A New York appellate court ruled that a Labor Law claim by a worker who was allegedly struck by a falling bag of cement mix was not amenable to summary judgment. Case:…
Worker Struck by Waterlogged Board Prevails on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker struck by a waterlogged plywood board was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Spero v. 3781 Broadway LLC,…
Legislature Considering Bills to Allow for Remote Hearings
By Steve Nichols, Contributor Texas lawmakers have introduced bills that would require the Division of Workers’ Compensation to conduct contested case hearings telephonically or by videoconference in some instances. House Bill 4214,…
MLAC Meets Friday
Oregon's Management-Labor Advisement Committee meets Friday. Matters to be discussed include Workers’ Compensation Board case law updates, rulemaking updates and a 2023 legislation review. State bills to be discussed include SB 418, which concerns paid…
Jefferson Joins Comp Commission
Asha Joseph Jefferson was recently appointed a member of the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission. Asha Joseph Jefferson Gov. Wes Moore nominated Jefferson, who was confirmed by the state Senate on March…
Study: Coal Miners’ Black Lung Disease on Rise
New research shows that black lung disease is on the rise among modern coal miners. A recent study from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the University of…
Hearing Set for WCIRB Regulatory Filing
The California Department of Insurance announced that it will hold a public hearing on April 24 to consider the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California's Sept. 1, 2023, regulatory filing. WCIRB…
Feds Update Firefighter Claims Process
The federal Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs has updated its policy in the Federal Employees’ Compensation Program to further streamline claims processing for federal firefighters with certain occupational diseases. FECA Bulletin 23-05 builds…
Worker Gets Benefits for Time Recovering From Surgery His Doctor Hadn’t Approved
The Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled that a worker was entitled to benefits for his recovery period from a back surgery even though it had not been authorized by his…
Commission Reopens Peoria Hearing Site
The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission's hearing site in Peoria has been reopened for proceedings. Hearings will again be conducted in the sixth-floor training room of the Becker Building at 401 Main St.
Worker’s Award of Attorney Fees Subject to Statutory Cap Under Former Version of Statute
An Ohio appellate court ruled that an injured worker’s award of attorney fees for a 2016 injury was subject to a statutory cap of $4,200. Case: Russell v. McCloud, Nos. 2022-T-0017 and…