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Worker Injured by Falling Drywall Gets Summary Judgment
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker injured by falling pieces of drywall was entitled to summary judgment on her Labor Law claim. Case: Carranza v. RXR Church-Division Tower A.
Summary Judgment Not Warranted on Worker’s Claim
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of summary judgment on a Labor Law claim by a worker who fell from a ladder after an electrical explosion within 2…
Retail Seller of Medical Supplies Not ‘Medical Provider’
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that a retail seller of medical supplies is not a medical provider. Case: Scomed Supply v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co., No. 79 C.D. 2025, 03/16/2026,…
Supreme Court Grants General Contractor JNOV on Civil Claim by Subcontractor’s Employee
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that the general contractor for a residential construction project was entitled to a judgment notwithstanding a jury verdict that found it liable for a trench…
Worker Who Tripped on Loose Pipe Entitled to Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from tripping over a loose pipe at…
Supreme Court Says Judge Didn’t Suffer Compensable Knee Injury
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a determination that a judge did not suffer a compensable knee injury while descending a flight of stairs. Case: Harper v. City of Elkins, No.
Disabled Worker Fails to Link Carpal Tunnel Syndrome to Prior Job
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker failed to prove the compensability of his carpal tunnel syndrome, which manifested years after he stopped working. Case: Matter of Borrometi v.
Lawmakers Send Confidentiality, Experience Rating Bill to Governor
Nebraska lawmakers voted to send the governor a bill that would keep injured workers' personal information confidential for 60 days after filing a claim and require that losses an employer…
Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Application for PTD Benefits
An Ohio appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s application for permanent total disability benefits. Case: Fought v. Industrial Commission, No. 24AP-706, 03/12/2026, published. Facts and procedural history: Jason Fought worked…
State Insurance Fund Not Liable for Worker’s Hip Replacement Surgery
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s request to expand his claim to add hip injuries and to hold the State Insurance Fund liable for the…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Worker’s Estate
The New Hampshire Supreme Court upheld a denial of benefits to the estate of a worker who suffered a pulmonary embolism, fell into water face down and died. Matthew Kelley worked as…
Fraud Conviction Leads to $55,000 Restitution Order
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation announced that a woman was ordered to pay more than $55,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to fraud charges for working while collecting benefits. The…