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Pinnacol Names John O’Donnell Next President, CEO
Colorado workers’ compensation carrier Pinnacol Assurance announced that John O’Donnell will succeed Phil Kalin as president and chief executive officer. John O’Donnell O’Donnell will join the company Feb. 28. Kalin is…
Incorporation of Company Doesn’t Allow Owner to Dodge Unpaid Premium
A California appellate court ruled that a business owner could not avoid liability for his unpaid workers’ compensation premiums just because the carrier addressed the bill to his subsequently formed,…
Court Clarifies Compensability Analysis for Workers With Idiopathic Conditions
In an uncharacteristically long decision, a Florida appellate court clarified the compensability analysis for a worker with an idiopathic condition that contributes to a workplace injury. Case: Silberberg v. Palm Beach…
BWC Seeks Comments on Proposed Changes to Formulary Rules
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is seeking comments and feedback on proposed revisions to its prescription drug formulary rules. The BWC said it has completed a review of the outpatient…
WCIRB Webinar to Cover COVID Costs
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau will discuss medical costs for COVID-19 claims in California during a March 10 webinar. Presenters will learn patterns of medical treatment and costs for COVID-19…
Bill Would Double Benefit Duration for First Responders’ Presumptive Cancer Claims
Temporary disability benefits for first responders suffering from cancer would be extended to 240 weeks from 120 weeks, under recently introduced legislation. The measure introduced Wednesday by Senate President Toni Atkins…
ALJ’s Findings in Comp Proceedings Don’t Have Preclusive Effect in Suit
The Kansas Court of Appeals ruled that an administrative law judge’s preliminary finding that a worker had been terminated for cause was not binding on a district court presiding over…
DA Announces Indictment in $1.7M Premium Fraud Case
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Jr. announced the indictment of four interior construction companies and their executives for allegedly engaging in a conspiracy to evade more than $1.7 million in…
L&I Fines Roofing Manufacturer Nearly $100,000 Following Worker’s Death
The failure to follow basic lockout/tagout procedures was directly connected to the death of a worker in Sumas in July 2021 when an agitator arm inside a tank he was…
Assembly Speaker Reappoints Nicholas Roxborough to CHSWC
California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon reappointed Nicholas Roxborough to represent employers on the Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation. Nicholas Roxborough Roxborough is co-managing partner of Roxborough, Pomerance, Nye…
Bill Proposes Presumptive Coverage for Volunteer Firefighters, Police
Respiratory illnesses and heart disease would be presumptive conditions for volunteer police and firefighters, under legislation introduced in the Michigan Senate. Sen. Jon Bumstead Sen. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo, on Wednesday introduced…
Bill Would Eliminate 2023 Sunset to Pay Benefits by Debit Card
California workers’ compensation carriers could continue paying benefits by debit card past 2023, under legislation introduced in the state Assembly. Assemblywoman Lisa Calderon, D-Whittier, on Tuesday introduced AB 2148, which would eliminate sunsetting…