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Exclusivity Shields Staffing Service Company’s Client From Suit by Injured Employee
The Tennessee Court of Appeals ruled that exclusivity shielded a company that used a staffing service provider from a civil suit by an injured employee. Case: King v. Dayco Inc., No. W2025-00262-COA-R3-CV,…
Carrier Has Duty to Defend Insured From Injured Workers’ Suit
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment that found a carrier had a duty to defend its insured from a lawsuit by two injured workers. Case: Authority Fleet…
Mine Worker’s Arm Injuries Compensable Despite Initial Report of Nonwork Accident
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a mine worker’s arm injuries were compensable despite his initial report of a nonwork-related accident. Case: ACNR Resources v. Banco, No.
Federal Court Finds Volunteer Firefighter Entitled to Warranty of Seaworthiness
A federal appellate court ruled that a volunteer firefighter injured while responding to a boat fire on the Hudson River was entitled to the warranty of seaworthiness and that his receipt…
DWC Issues Statement on Subbing Narrative Report for RFA Forms
The California Division of Workers' Compensation released a Newsline to clarify the use of request for authorization forms under new utilization review rules that took effect April 1. Rules the division said…
Court Upholds Dismissal of Labor Law Claims Against Homeowners
A New York appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s Labor Law claims against the owners of a private residence. Case: Kingstone Insurance Co. v. Barranco, No. 2022-00623, 04/29/2026,…
Worker’s Inconsistent Accounts of Accident Prevent Summary Judgment
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim based on his inconsistent accounts of the alleged accident. Case: Ramirez v. 2500 Webb…
Governor Approves Stroke Presumption
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill creating a presumption of compensability for firefighters who suffer strokes. The governor on Friday signed H 3163, adding coverage for strokes to the…
Worker Injured in Chemical Plant Explosion Can’t Proceed With Civil Suit
A Louisiana appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s claim against a chemical plant operator for his injuries from an explosion and fire. Case: Saizon v. The Dow Chemical…
Court: Defendant’s Third-Party Claims for Indemnification Properly Dismissed
A New York appellate court ruled that the third-party defendants in a Labor Law action were entitled to summary judgment dismissing a company's claims against them for indemnification. Case: Mock v.
SIBTF Bill Keeps Moving; Treatment Leave Bill Stalls
California lawmakers advanced a bill proposing changes to the state's second injury fund ahead of a key legislative deadline, and they put a hold on a measure that would make…
Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Fall From Structure
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim for his fall at a construction site. Case: Gavilanes v. 919 Ground…