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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…
Majority of Providers Score Average or Better in 2021 Assessments
The majority of providers the Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation reviewed in its 2021 Performance-Based Oversight assessments scored average or better. The division reviewed 96 providers for the timeliness of filing…
Zurich NA Names Trey Martino Midwest Regional VP
Trey Martino was named regional vice president for the Midwest region for Zurich North America’s U.S. middle market unit. Trey Martino He will be based in Zurich’s Chicago office and report…
MEMIC Hires Newton, Cosey to Key Financial, Underwriting Roles
The MEMIC Group, a workers’ compensation insurance specialty carrier with offices from Maine to Florida and licenses across the nation, has hired Bill Newton to serve as director of financial…
Court Overturns Denial of Benefits to Firefighter With PTSD
The North Carolina Court of Appeals overturned a denial of benefits to a firefighter for his post-traumatic stress disorder, finding he had timely provided notice of his condition and timely…
Worker Fails to Prove Entitlement to Benefits for Alleged Injuries
The Montana Workers’ Compensation Court rejected a worker’s claim for benefits for a left-shoulder and cervical spine injury following a car accident. Case: Ray v. Ohio Security Insurance Co., No. 2020-5195,…