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Employer Lacks Standing to Intervene in Heirship Proceeding
A Texas appellate court ruled that an employer lacked standing to intervene in a probate proceeding in which a worker’s common-law wife sought recognition of her status as his heir. Case:…
Temporary Worker Can’t Maintain Negligence Suit Against Direct or Borrowing Employer
A Texas appellate court upheld the dismissal of a temporary worker’s tort claims against his direct employer and his borrowing employer for his injuries from a forklift accident. Case: Grant v.
CHSWC Meets Aug. 4
Members of the Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation will hear a presentation on medical issues and an update on California’s prescription drug formulary during a virtual meeting…
Court Upholds Grant of Authorization for Worker’s Medical Marijuana Treatment
A New York appellate court upheld a decision authorizing a doctor to treat an injured worker with marijuana. Case: Matter of Barretta v. Pal Environmental Safety, No. 533216, 07/14/2022, published. Facts: Vito Barretta…
Worker’s Claim of Assault by Colleagues Goes to Board for Resolution
A New York appellate court ruled that a question about whether a worker’s alleged assault by her co-workers occurred in the course of her employment should have been directed to…
Alleged Tortfeasor Can’t Maintain Indemnity Claim Against Injured Worker’s Employer
The Delaware Superior Court ruled that an alleged tortfeasor could not maintain a claim for indemnity from the injured plaintiff’s employer. Case: Karcher v. Restoration Guys LLC, No. K21C-05-019 JJC, 07/14/2022,…
Court Revives Part of Worker’s Labor Law Claims for Boom Lift Accident
A New York appellate court revived parts of a worker’s Labor Law and negligence claims for her alleged injuries from a boom lift accident. Case: Johnsen v. State of New York,…
Report: Unsealed Records Allege Pritzker Oversaw Fraudulent Comp Payments
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker oversaw an allegedly fraudulent workers’ compensation case filed by a former campaign worker who claimed she worked in the governor’s office after the state agency that…
High Court Upholds Denial of PTD for Hospital Worker’s Post-Assault Psych Conditions
The South Dakota Supreme Court upheld the denial of permanent total disability benefits for a hospital worker who claimed to suffer psychological conditions after being attacked by two patients. The high…
Governor Extends Authorization for Debit Card Benefit Payments
California employers will be able to deposit indemnity benefits into prepaid card accounts for injured workers through Jan. 1, 2024, under legislation enacted by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Newsom on Tuesday signed AB…
Auto Policy’s Provision Allowing UIM Benefits Offset Not Enforceable
The Indiana Court of Appeals invalidated an auto insurance policy’s language allowing for a reduction in payment of benefits to an injured motorist to account for his recoveries from the…
DWC Posts Additional Adjustments to Hospital, ASC Fee Schedule
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation updated the Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to conform to changes Medicare made earlier in…