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WCS Educational Conference Sept. 17-18
The 14th Annual Nevada Workers' Compensation Education Conference is being held Sept. 17-18 at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The goal of the conference is to educate…
Supreme Court Upholds Decision Vacating Award of Multiplier
The Kentucky Supreme Court upheld a decision vacating an administrative law judge’s award of a statutory three-multiplier to a worker for her cumulative trauma injuries. Case: Russell v. International Automotive Components,…
Split Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Diabetic Worker’s Carpal Tunnel Claim
A divided West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a diabetic worker’s claim for benefits for his carpal tunnel syndrome. John Moore worked for United Coal Co. LLC. He also…
Attorney Becomes Indispensable Party to Appeal if Worker Challenges Fee Award
The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that if a worker is challenging a fee award to his attorney, the attorney is a necessary party to an appeal of the award, but…
Worker Gets Partial Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Grinder Mishap
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to only partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from using a grinder that lacked…
Court Finds Worker Didn’t Lie About Consuming Alcohol Before Motor Vehicle Accident
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker did not commit fraud during his testimony related to when he last consumed alcohol before he was involved in a motor…
Carrier Liable for Worker’s Occupational Disease, Plus Penalty
A New York appellate court upheld a determination of compensability for a longtime mason’s occupational disease from repetitive trauma, as well as the assessment of a penalty against his employer’s…
Supreme Court Upholds Finding of Compensability for Worker’s Asthma
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a finding that a worker sustained the occupational disease of asthma in the course of and resulting from employment in the mining industry. Case: Blackhawk…
Federal Court Says Wrong Mine Operator Designated as Liable for Black Lung Benefits
A federal appellate court ruled that an administrative law judge and the Benefits Review Board designated the wrong mine operator as liable for a West Virginia miner’s black lung benefits. Case:…
Lawmakers Pass Firefighter Presumption, Electronic Service Bills
Colorado lawmakers voted to send the governor measures that would modify the cancer presumption for firefighters and allow electronic service of documents. The Senate on Wednesday signed off on amendments made…
Court Issues 3rd Decision Denying Sing Sing Employee’s Motion to Preclude IME Report
In a third case filed by employees of the same correctional facility, a New York appellate court ruled that the Workers’ Compensation Board did not err in denying a worker’s…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Deputy Sheriff’s Heart Attack
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a denial of benefits for a deputy sheriff’s heart attack. Case: Willis v. Fayette County Commission, No. 25-734, 04/21/2026, published. Facts: William Willis worked for the…