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Veterinary Worker Waits Too Long to File Claim for Injuries Allegedly Caused by Dog
A Louisiana appellate court ruled that a veterinary emergency room technician waited too long to file her claim for injuries allegedly caused by a dog that head-butted her. Case: Morse v.
Subcontractor Not Liable for Worker’s Electric Shock Injury
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for an electric shock injury and that the electrical subcontractor for…
Townhome Owners Get Summary Judgment Dismissing Labor Law Claim for Elevator Accident
A New York appellate court ruled that the owners of a townhome were entitled to summary judgment dismissing a worker’s Labor Law claim for an alleged elevator mishap. Case: Soto v.
Court Rejects Truck Driver’s Challenges to UR Decisions on His Opioid Usage
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld two utilization review determinations that a truck driver’s opioid medication usage was excessive, and it denied his petition for penalties. Frank Hughes worked as a…
OSHA: Required Safety Measures Could Have Prevented Deadly Accident
A federal workplace safety investigation found that a 34-year-old worker’s fatal fall might have been prevented had the operator of a Pauma Valley zip-line attraction implemented required safety measures. An Occupational…
Roofing Contractor Fined Again for Safety Violations
An Appleton, Wisconsin-based contractor was again cited for exposing workers to deadly fall hazards after a U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspector observed six roofers atop a two-story…
Reinsurance Group Announces Surplus Distribution
Minnesota's Workers’ Compensation Reinsurance Association announced that it will dole out $600 million to the state's insurers, self-insurers and policyholders, a result of reduced claims projections and investment returns. The surplus distribution…
Couple Pleads Guilty to Fraud Conspiracy
The owners of separate construction companies have pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States, according to…
BWC Expands School Safety and Security Grant to Include HVAC Improvements
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation has expanded its School Safety and Security Grant to help cover the costs of improvements to heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Additional funding of $15,000…
Auto Parts Seller Gets $1.26M Fine for 33 Safety Citations
Following an investigation into a serious workplace injury at a Camden, New Jersey, auto shop, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued citations for 33 safety violations and a…
Worker Can’t Hold Co-Employee Civilly Liable for Trench Collapse Injuries
The Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that a worker could not proceed with a tort claim against his co-employee for his injuries from a trench cave-in. Case: Bestgen v. Haile, No.
Slice Labs, Appalachian Underwriters Launch AERO Work Comp Insurance
Slice Labs Inc. and Appalachian Underwriters Inc. announced the launch of AERO Workers’ Compensation Insurance. The product will be available initially in Georgia and Illinois, but the companies said they plan…