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Comp Act Doesn’t Bar Claim for Damages for Collection of Biometric Info
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that the exclusivity provisions of the state workers’ compensation law do not bar a claim for statutory damages under the Biometric Information Privacy Act. Case: McDonald v.
Registration Open for 2022 Medical & Health Symposium
Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation opened registration for the 2022 Medical & Health Symposium, a free online event for medical and legal professionals April 7-9. The online…
No Benefits for Worker Allegedly Injured En Route to Doctor’s Appointment
The Colorado Court of Appeals upheld a denial of benefits to a worker for his alleged injuries from a car accident that happened while traveling to a doctor’s appointment for…
Court Affirms Dismissal of Topical Cream Fraud Allegations
Liberty Mutual Group failed to introduce evidence to support allegations that a group of pharmacies, pharmacists and doctors created a fraudulent scheme to prescribe topical creams to injured workers in…
Court Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Employer’s Subrogation Right
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania rejected an injured worker’s constitutional challenge to a provision of law granting employers an absolute right to subrogation against recovery from a third-party tortfeasor. Case: Kamp…
Widow Cannot Challenge Denial of Worker’s Claim
An Ohio appellate court ruled that the widow of a worker could not pursue a challenge to the denial of his schedule loss-of-use benefits claim after his death. Case: State ex rel.
MEM Names Jennifer Langan VP, Chief Claims Officer
Missouri Employers Mutual announced the appointment of Jennifer Langan as vice president and chief claims officer. Jennifer Langan Langan will provide strategic leadership in claims outcomes, the carrier said. She will drive…
Proposal Aims to Protect Workers Against Heat, Wildfire Smoke
Oregon workplace safety regulators are proposing rules that would strengthen protections for workers against health and safety hazards linked to extreme heat and wildfire smoke, the Department of Consumer and…
Contractors Arrested on Suspicion of Shirking Comp Coverage
The New York State Inspector General’s Office announced that two contractors were arrested for allegedly failing to carry workers’ compensation coverage for employees at three construction projects in Apalachin. Robert Peretore, 37,…
Bill Would Extend COVID Presumption by Two Years
California’s presumption that COVID-19 is compensable under certain circumstances would be extended by two years under a bill introduced by the chairman of the Assembly Insurance Committee. Assemblyman Tom Daly Assemblyman Tom…
Split Court Overturns Award to Injured Truck Driver
A divided North Carolina Court of Appeals overturned an award of temporary disability benefits to an injured truck driver who failed to provide written notice of her accident to her…
NCCI Opens Registration for AIS
The National Council on Compensation Insurance opened registration for its Annual Issues Symposium being held May 9-11 in Orlando, Florida. Bill Donnell In addition to the annual State of the Line…