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Court Upholds Denial of Relief on Worker’s Challenge to Dismissal of Discrimination Claim
A New York appellate court upheld a denial of a worker’s challenge to the dismissal of her claim for disability discrimination and retaliation for pursuing workers’ compensation benefits. Case: Matter of…
Neighboring State’s Law Governs Enforceability of Contract’s Mutual Indemnity Provision
A Louisiana appellate court ruled that its laws did not control the enforceability of a mutual indemnity and defense provision in an agreement between two companies involved in an oil-drilling…
No Additional Compensation for Assembly Line Worker With Knee Injuries
A Delaware Superior Court judge upheld a denial of additional compensation to an assembly line worker who suffered two knee injuries but was able to return to full-time work. Case: Gonzalez…
Solakyan Sentenced to 5 Years, Ordered to Pay $29.9M in Restitution
A federal judge on Friday sentenced Sam Solakyan to serve five years in prison and to pay $29.9 million in restitution to California workers’ compensation carriers that were victims of…
COVID Claims Increase in December, Remain Less Than Half Monthly Average
Although the number of claims for COVID-19 more than tripled from November to December, the total number of claims was less than half the average number of claims filed per…
Worker Gets Benefits for Injuries From Falling While Headed to Break
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that a worker was entitled to benefits for his injuries from a fall as he was leaving his workplace for a smoke and snack…
Appeals Court Publishes Decision on Missed Hearing Fees, Jurisdiction After Lien Withdrawal
California’s 3rd District Court of Appeal on Friday granted a motion to publish its decision holding that neither the Department of Industrial Relations nor the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board was…
DWC Seeks Comments on Nonsubscriber Injury Report Form
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is accepting comments on proposed changes to the form used by nonsubscriber employers to report workplace injuries and diseases. DWC Form-007, “Employer’s Report of Noncovered…
Assembly Passes Network ID Bill
The California Assembly unanimously passed a bill that would require employers to provide their medical provider network name and identification number to injured workers, in certain circumstances. The Assembly voted 69-0…
BWC Proposes 10% Rate Cut for Private Employers
Stephanie McCloud The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is proposing a 10% rate cut for private employers that would take effect July 1. “At the request of Gov. (Mike) DeWine, we…
Carrier Has Duty to Provide Defense to Claims Arising Out of Fatal Explosion
A federal appellate court ruled that an insurance carrier had a duty to defend its insureds for claims arising from a pyrotechnics plant explosion that killed two workers and injured…
Supreme Court Denies Worker’s Request for Coverage for Additional Injuries, PTD Benefits
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled that a worker was not entitled to coverage for claimed injuries to her right knee, ankles and back, nor was she entitled to permanent total…