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Court Overturns Finding on Manifestation Date of Worker’s Injury for 2nd Time
For the second time, the Iowa Court of Appeals overturned an administrative determination of the date a worker knew or should have known her injury would have a permanent adverse…
Court Says Clots in Worker’s Lungs Not Intervening Cause of Disability
The South Carolina Court of Appeals overturned a finding that the blood clots in a worker’s lungs were an intervening cause of her present ailments, as a matter of law. Case:…
Groundspeed Launches Workers’ Compensation Data Product
Groundspeed Analytics Inc., an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based company that serves the property/casualty insurance industry, on Monday announced a workers’ compensation data product that provides underwriters with hundreds of data points…
DWC Announces Provider PBO Methodology for 2023
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation said it will evaluate health care practitioners on three measures as part of the 2023 performance-based oversight assessment process. The division said it will assess…
SAIF Promotes Holly Tindall to VP of Corporate Services
Oregon’s SAIF Corp. announced that it promoted Holly Tindall to a newly created position of vice president of corporate services. Holly Tindall In her new role, Tindall is responsible for administrative…
Governor Appoints Celia Dietrich to Pinnacol Board
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis appointed Celia Dietrich to serve on the board of directors for Pinnacol Assurance. Celia Dietrich Dietrich will serve in the seat designated for a person experienced in…
Carrier Owes No Coverage for Worker’s Claims of Assault by Colleagues
A Louisiana appellate court upheld a determination that an insurance carrier owed no coverage for a worker’s claims that he was assaulted and battered by his fellow employees. Case: Calix v.
Injured Worker Can’t Appeal Non-Final Order Suspending Benefits
A New York appellate court dismissed a worker’s attempt to appeal a non-final decision allowing for the suspension of his benefits pending a resolution of an insurance carrier’s claim he…
Court Upholds Finding of Cumulative Injury, Award of Costs to Worker
The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a worker was entitled to temporary disability benefits and an award of costs. Case: Central Iowa Fencing Ltd. v. Hays, No. 21-1530,…
Husband Did Not Desert Worker Prior to Her Death by Overdose
The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld a judge’s determination that a worker’s husband had not deserted her prior to her death from a drug overdose. Case: Linnhaven Inc. v. Blasdell, No.
Auto Repair Shop Owner Pleads Guilty to Operating Without Comp
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries announced that the owner of an auto repair shop in Kennewick pleaded guilty to failing to provide workers’ compensation coverage for his…
CWCI: Frequency Hits 14-Year High for Private Self-Insureds
The California Workers’ Compensation Institute reported that a rise in medical-only and indemnity claim volume in 2021 drove frequency for private self-insured employers to the highest level since 2007. “Initial data on…