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Supreme Court Upholds Determination on Timeliness of Worker’s PTD Application
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a determination that a worker timely filed an application for permanent total disability more than five years from when he received his permanent partial disability…
High Court Denies PTD Benefits to Worker Under Odd-Lot Doctrine
The Wyoming Supreme Court unanimously upheld the denial of permanent total disability benefits to a worker under the odd-lot doctrine. Case: Genner v. State ex rel. Department of Workforce Services, No.
Injured Worker Doesn’t Qualify as Defense Contractor’s Employee
A Texas appellate court ruled that a worker was not an employee of a defense contractor under the exclusive remedy provision of the Workers’ Compensation Act, and he was entitled to…
Comp Regulators Suspend 178 Medical Providers in 2022
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation and its Anti-Fraud Unit suspended 178 medical providers during the first eight months of 2022. Providers are suspended from the workers’ compensation system when they…
DWC Proposes Extending Time Frame for QME Evaluation
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation on Friday proposed changes to its qualified medical evaluator rules that would allow an extra 30 days to schedule appointments. Instead of requiring a qualified…
Newsom Shortens Window for Claim Decisions, Extends COVID Presumption
California employers will have less time to accept liability on certain presumptive injury claims and face penalties of up to $50,000 for unreasonably denying them, under a bill enacted by…
NJCRIB Proposes 4.7% Rate Cut
The New Jersey Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau on Friday announced a proposed 4.7% decrease in the overall premium and rate level, effective Jan. 1. In addition to lower rates, the…
Emergency Order Prohibits Cancellations, Non-Renewals for Two Months
Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier, acting on the direction of Gov. Ron DeSantis, signed an executive order prohibiting carriers from canceling any policies for the next two months as the…
Supervisor Can’t Be Held Liable for Worker’s Death From Heat Stroke
The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld summary judgment dismissing a family’s claims that a worker’s supervisor was responsible for his death from heat stroke by exposing him to a risk…
High Court Upholds 0% Permanent Partial Disability Award to Worker Struck by Rock
The Supreme Court of West Virginia unanimously upheld an award of a 0% permanent partial disability to a worker struck by a rock that had rolled down a hill. Case: Campbell…
No Benefits for Retail Worker Injured in Parking Lot
The Illinois Appellate Court upheld a determination that a retail worker was not entitled to benefits for her injuries from a fall in a parking lot adjacent to the store…
DWC Seeks Applications to Fill Judge Position
The Workers’ Compensation Nominating Committee is accepting applications to fill a vacant administrative law judge position in the Kentucky Department of Workers’ Claims. The judge position is full time and appointees…