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Court Upholds Determination That Worker Wasn’t Entitled to Enhanced Award of Benefits
An Ohio appellate court upheld a determination that a worker was not entitled to an enhanced award of benefits for his employer’s alleged violation of a specific safety regulation, resulting…
Court: Carrier’s Conversion Claim Fails Without Adjudication of Comparative Negligence
A workers' compensation carrier cannot pursue conversion and related claims to recover a disputed lien from an injured worker's third-party settlement before the employer's comparative negligence has been adjudicated, a…
WCRI: Share of Injuries Among New Workers Fell Below Pre-Pandemic Level by 2024
The share of injuries involving workers in their first few months on the job rose sharply during the pandemic before falling below its pre-pandemic level by 2024, according to a…
Former Sheriff’s Deputy Sentenced to Five Months for Fraud
A former San Mateo County sheriff's deputy was sentenced to five months in prison Tuesday after he was convicted of workers' compensation fraud, according to a report by KRON-TV. Jorden Tuiveta Faatiga,…
Court Affirms Finding That Shoulder Surgery Was Reasonable, Necessary Treatment
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the finding that arthroscopic right shoulder surgery was reasonable and necessary treatment for a worker’s compensable injury. Case: West Virginia University Health System Inc.
Court: Firefighter’s Disability Pension Should Have Considered Promotion
The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that an injured firefighter’s line-of-duty disability pension should have been calculated based on his salary at the rank to which he was promoted during his recovery. Case:…
Court Overturns Dismissal of Claims Against Carrier
A Louisiana appellate court overturned the dismissal of claims against an insurance carrier that provided coverage to a sole proprietor for injuries sustained by the sole proprietor’s brother while allegedly…
Why Staffing Agencies Switching From Group Pools to Custom Quotes Discover They’ve Been Subsidizing Poor Performers for Years
Audience: staffing professionals, agency owners, and HR leaders seeking practical guidance on pricing models and talent allocation. Introduction: Rethinking Pricing in Staffing Many staffing agencies rely on traditional group pools or standard bill …
WCRI: Mental Health Remains Small Share of Claims as Frequency Rises
Mental health claims are accounting for a larger share of workers' compensation cases, but overall, they continue to represent only a small share of systemwide claims, according to a new…
NYSIF Explores Low-Cost Banking Options for Claimants
The New York State Insurance Fund announced Tuesday that it is soliciting information from financial institutions about ways to connect injured workers to low-cost bank and credit union accounts. "The submitted…
Court Upholds Denial of Occupational Pneumoconiosis Claim
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a truck driver’s claim for benefits for occupational pneumoconiosis. Case: Wood v. Jane Lee Enterprises Inc., No. 26-ICA-74, 09/25/2026, published. Facts: James…
Court Upholds Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim for his injuries from a fall from an unsecured ladder. Case: Rojas v. Riverhead…