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Despite Drop in Profitability, Golden State Comp Outperforms National Market
Comp carriers realized a lower return on net worth in 2020 than the previous two years, but the Golden State still had better results than those of comp carriers throughout…
Days Away From Work Fall Despite Increase in Serious Injuries, Fatalities
Days away from work due to serious injuries decreased by 61% from 2019 to 2020, according to a new report from ISN Software Corp., despite an increase in the rate…
Supreme Court Upholds Rejection of Worker’s Request to Expand Scope of Claim
The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously denied a worker’s request to expand the scope of his claim for a back injury to include additional conditions. Case: Smith v. King Coal Chevrolet…
No Benefits for Worker Due to Delay in Informing Employer of Injures
The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld a denial of benefits to a worker for her injuries from a car accident that she did not inform her employer of until almost…
Hospital Worker Presumption Amended to ID Covered Cancers
Legislation that would create a presumption that certain diseases, post-traumatic stress disorder and musculoskeletal injuries are compensable for some California hospital workers was amended to identify types of cancer that…
Loss Costs to Decrease 4.9% in April
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott and Department of Financial Regulation Commissioner Michael Pieciak on Wednesday announced that workers’ compensation loss costs will decrease 4.9%, effective April 1. At the same time, the…
Report: Work-Study Student Charged With Fraud
A Minnesota State University work-study student was accused of workers’ compensation fraud after he was reportedly seen engaging in activities outside of the restrictions imposed by his doctor, according to…
WCAB Asks 3rd DCA to Publish Decision on Fees for Missed Hearings
The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board is asking California’s 3rd Appellate District Court to publish a decision that affirmed a fee award for a missed telephonic hearing. The 3rd DCA earlier in…
Exclusive Remedy Bars Worker’s Claim Against Property Owner for Rail Car Accident
A Texas appellate court upheld summary judgment dismissing a worker’s claim against a property owner as barred by the exclusive remedy provision of the state Workers’ Compensation Act. Case: Reyes v.
Court Reinstates Worker’s Award for Shoulder Injuries From Repetitive Lifting
The Iowa Court of Appeals reinstated benefits for a hospital worker with shoulder injuries from repetitive lifting. Case: Mercy Medical Center v. Lund, No. 21-0523, 01/12/2022, published. Facts: Norma Lund began working for…
Supreme Court Denies Worker’s Claim for Occupational Pneumoconiosis Benefits
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for occupational pneumoconiosis benefits but left the door open for him to file a future claim. Case: Eagle v.
No Summary Judgment for Worker Who Fell Into Empty Pool
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his alleged injuries from falling into an empty swimming…