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Deputy Who Committed Suicide Can Be Treated as Killed in Line of Duty
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled that the phrase "killed in the line of duty" includes a death by suicide resulting from post-traumatic stress disorder caused by performing duties peculiar…
P&T Committee Meets Jan. 18
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation’s Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee is meeting virtually from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Jan. 18. Members of the committee that advises the DWC on evidence-based changes to its prescription drug…
Amerisafe Founder Millard Morris Resigns
Amerisafe founder Millard Morris resigned from the workers’ compensation carrier’s board of directors at the end of 2022. Millard Morris Morris founded the company in 1985 and served as chairman, chief…
AF Group Completes Acquisition of AmeriTrust Group
Holding company AF Group announced that regulators approved its acquisition of AmeriTrust Group. Daniel J. Loepp The regulatory approval completes the acquisition AF Group announced in April 2022. "Adding a trusted and…
Hanover Appoints David J. Lovely Chief Claims Officer
The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. appointed David J. Lovely executive vice president and chief claims officer, making him responsible for the strategic oversight and execution of the company's claims experience. David J.
High Court Rejects Paraplegic Attorney’s Bid to Increase Compensation Payments
The District of Columbia’s highest court rejected an attorney’s attempt to increase the compensation owed to him for injuries that left him paraplegic. Case: Schwechter v. District of Columbia DOES, No. 22-AA-7,…
Federal Court Upholds Verdict Against Carrier for Bad-Faith Conduct in Coverage Dispute
A federal appellate court upheld a jury’s award of $1,091,240.82 for a carrier's bad-faith conduct in a coverage dispute between insurers. Case: American Builders Insurance Co. v. Southern-Owners Insurance Co., No.
Correctional Officer Accused of Working for Airline While Receiving Comp
A correctional officer in Connecticut was arrested for allegedly working at an airline while receiving workers’ compensation benefits. The Connecticut State Division of Criminal Justice on Wednesday announced that Michael McLeod,…
Texas Mutual Names Meredith Duncan CEO of New Health Insurance Subsidiary
Texas Mutual Insurance Co. named Meredith Duncan as the president and chief executive officer of its new health-focused subsidiary. Meredith Duncan Duncan previously served as president of the Texas market at…
Court Upholds Award of Death Benefits to Worker’s Acknowledged Illegitimate Child
The North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker killed in a truck accident had an acknowledged illegitimate child who was substantially dependent on him for support. Case:…
DWC Proposes Grievous-Injury Rules
The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday made public a notice of a proposed change to its rules on post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by first responders who witness “grievous…
Lawmakers Address Safety for Warehouse, Meatpacking Workers
Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday introduced two bills that would address workplace safety issues for warehouse and meatpacking industry workers. HF 36 would address quotas for those working in warehouses for merchandise and…