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Abuse-of-Discretion Standard of Review Applies to Readjustment of Worker’s Benefits
The Washington Court of Appeals ruled that an abuse-of-discretion standard of review applies to a decision by the Department of Labor and Industries to adjust a worker’s benefits for an…
Worker’s Failure to Participate in Discovery Results in Dismissal of Case
A New York appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s personal injury claim based on his willful and contumacious failure to participate in discovery. Case: Patrick v. Lend Lease (US)…
Pinnacol Distributes $50 Million Dividend
Colorado’s Pinnacol Assurance announced that it started distributing $50 million to more than 51,000 companies throughout the state Tuesday. Pinnacol said nearly 95% of policyholders are eligible to receive a dividend…
SCOTUS Sets Oral Arguments in Presumption Challenge State Now Calls ‘Moot’
The U.S. Supreme Court next month will hear the Biden administration’s challenge to a Washington state law that presumes the compensability of certain conditions suffered by federal workers at the…
Comp Carrier Can’t File Complaint for Worker to Satisfy Lien
A divided Pennsylvania appellate court panel ruled that a workers’ compensation insurance carrier could not intervene and file a complaint on behalf of an injured employee seeking damages out of…
Property Owner Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Painter’s Accident
A New York appellate court ruled that a homeowner was entitled to summary judgment dismissing a worker’s Labor Law claims for his injuries from a fall while painting a barn…
No Benefits for Worker Injured in Fall During Paid Break
The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld the denial of benefits to a nurse case manager for injuries she suffered while taking a walk during a paid break. Case: In the Matter…
Discount Rate Climbing to 4.8%
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is increasing the interest and discount rate for the second quarter of the year. The rate will climb to 4.8% for the period of April 1 through…
Supreme Court Says General Contractor Can Be Liable for Reimbursement to Comp Fund
Kansas' highest court ordered an employer to reimburse the state compensation fund for the benefits it paid on behalf of an uninsured subcontractor's employee. Case: Schmidt v. Trademark Inc., No. 122,078, 03/18/2022, published. Facts: Juan Medina worked…
CDI Public Hearing on 2022 Regulatory Filing Set for April 26
The California Department of Insurance will hold a public hearing April 26 to consider the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau’s Sept. 1, 2022, regulatory filing. The WCIRB is proposing amendments to…
CWCI Reports Sharp Drop in COVID-19 Claims
The California Workers’ Compensation Institute said wild fluctuations in COVID-19 claim volume continued into early 2022, soaring to an all-time high in January, then dropping more than 90% in February. “The…
Worker Struck by Falling Drywall Panels Can Proceed With Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court partially revived a worker’s Labor Law claim for his injuries from being struck by a falling stack of drywall boards. Case: Kuylen v. KPP 107th St. LLC,…