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Property Owner Gets Summary Judgment Dismissing Worker’s Labor Law, Negligence Claims
A New York appellate court ruled that a property owner should have been granted summary judgment dismissing a worker’s claims for alleged injuries from a fall while installing floor joists. Case:…
Employer Fails to Prove Worker’s Allowed Claim for Aggravation Had Abated
An Ohio appellate court upheld the Industrial Commission’s determination that a worker’s allowed claim based on the aggravation of a preexisting arachnoid cyst had not yet abated. Case: State ex rel.
High Court Tosses Negligence-Based Claims Against Employer
The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that an employer was entitled to summary judgment dismissing a plaintiff’s claims of negligent hiring, retention, supervision and general negligence for failing to provide a safe…
MLAC Preparing to Review 2022 Legislative Proposals
Oregon’s Management-Labor Advisory Committee is preparing to review proposals for the 2022 legislative session that would affect the state’s workers’ compensation system. The committee tentatively scheduled meetings for Jan. 21 and…
Commission Recommends Candidates for Appellate Court Vacancy
The Commission on Judicial Selection recommended three candidates to fill the vacancy on the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals created by the retirement of Gary M. Hall. Candidates recommended to…
SCOTUS Agrees to Review Hanford Worker Presumption Case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a case involving a state law in Washington that created a presumption of compensability for certain conditions suffered by federal workers…
Changes to ASC Payment Rules Up for Review
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation announced that its ambulatory surgical center payment rules are pending a “common-sense” review. The rules would update fees for relevant joint replacement procedures and adopt…
Bills Would Allow More Providers to Treat Injured Workers
Bills that would allow acupuncturists, occupational therapy assistants and physical therapist assistants to treat injured workers are back before New York lawmakers this year, as is a bill that would…
P&T Committee to Discuss High-Cost Drug Loophole at Jan. 19 Meeting
The panel that advises the California Division of Workers’ Compensation on evidence-based updates to the prescription drug formulary will discuss on Jan. 19 how to ensure that providers dispense the…
DWC Accepting Applications for QME Exam in April
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation is accepting applications for the qualified medical evaluator examination that will be held from April 16-23. The division said it will offer in-person, computer-based testing…
Worker’s Failure to Respond to Discovery Requests Doesn’t Warrant Dismissal of Claim
The Idaho Supreme Court revived a worker’s claim for benefits, finding the Industrial Commission acted in excess of its authority in dismissing the case based on her failure to promptly respond…
Uninsured Employer’s Failure to File Appeals Bond Forecloses Ability to Challenge Award
The Missouri Court of Appeals dismissed an uninsured employer’s attempt to challenge an award issued to an injured employee due to failure to file a bond. Case: Greig v. McCaleb, No.