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Lockton Launches Proprietary Workers’ Compensation Consulting Process
Lockton, the world's largest independent insurance brokerage, announced the formal launch of Lockton 360, a proprietary workers' compensation consulting process designed to help employers address one of their most important…
Court Tosses Injured Worker’s Retaliatory Termination Claim
A Texas appellate court ruled that a trial judge should have granted an employer’s motion for summary judgment dismissing an injured worker’s retaliatory termination claim. Case: Texas Health and Human Services…
Comp Carrier Gets Summary Judgment Dismissing Claim for Equitable Contribution
A California appellate court ruled that a workers’ compensation insurance carrier should have been granted summary judgment dismissing an equitable contribution claim filed by the commercial general liability insurance carrier…
Worker Struck by Concrete Hose Gets Partial Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claims
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from being struck by a concrete hose. Case:…
Board Does Not Abuse Discretion in Denying Worker’s Request for Reconsideration
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s request for the Workers’ Compensation Board to reconsider its decision on the amendment of his claim. Case: Matter of Petre…
DWC Seeks Comments on Forms Changes
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is seeking public comments on proposed changes to forms relating to medical examinations, annuities, lump-sum payments and maximum medical improvement following spinal surgery. The DWC…
Exclusive Remedy Doesn’t Bar Suit Over Mass Shooting, but Negligence Claims Fail
The Maryland Appellate Court ruled that the exclusive remedy rule did not bar three workers from maintaining a tort suit against a warehouse operator arising from a mass shooting as…
Supreme Court Says Worker’s Failure to Serve DOL Results in Loss of Appeal
The South Dakota Supreme Court ruled that an injured worker’s failure to serve a notice of appeal on the Department of Labor was fatal to his ability to challenge an…
Division Updates Hearing Request Form
The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division on Friday announced that it revised the form used to request a hearing on a matter that falls within the director’s jurisdiction. The division said it…
Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Request to Revisit Fraud Finding
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s request for the Workers’ Compensation Board to revisit its determination that he had misrepresented the degree of his disability and…
Substantial Evidence Supported Board’s Decision to Expand Scope of Worker’s Claim
A New York appellate court upheld a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Board to expand the scope of a worker’s claim to include additional injuries. Case: Matter of Martinez v. RNC…
Doctor Licensed in Multiple States Didn’t Need Board Authorization to Treat Worker Out-of-State
A New York appellate court ruled that an out-of-state doctor who provides treatment to a worker who resides in that same state does not need to obtain authorization to provide…