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Court Reinstates Duty Disability Pension for Firefighter Who Concealed Preexisting Condition
The Illinois Appellate Court reinstated duty disability pension benefits to a firefighter who lied about preexisting back issues. Case: Village of Roselle v. Board of Trustees of the Roselle Firefighters’ Pension…
Lawmakers Resurrect Single-Payer Proposal
California lawmakers resurrected a bill that would create a single-payer health care program for state residents that would defer to an advisory panel the question about how to handle occupational…
Senate Approves Comp Requirement for Contractors
The California Senate approved a bill that would expand license classifications required to file a certificate of workers’ compensation insurance with the Contractors State License Board. The Senate on Thursday voted…
Houston Clinic Owner Sentenced to Two Years for Comp Scheme
The owner of a medical clinic in Houston on Thursday was sentenced to two years in federal prison for her conviction a kickback and money laundering scheme, the U.S. Attorney’s…
Bills Address Compensability for Different Injuries, Conditions
Bills before New York lawmakers during the 2022 legislative session would define exposure to COVID-19 as an occupational disease and declare that the exclusive remedy of workers’ compensation doesn’t apply…
Reinisch Wilson Weier Holding Free Webinars in February, March
Workers’ compensation defense firm Reinisch Wilson Weier PC is hosting a series of free webinars in February and March covering topics that include mental health, presumptions and COVID-19. Mary Hannon On…
DWC Holding Hearing on EDI Rules Jan. 18
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is holding a public hearing Jan. 18 on proposed changes to its electronic data interchange rules. The division is proposing to adopt the latest EDI…
Assembly Insurance Committee Hearing Comp Bills Tuesday
The California Assembly Insurance Committee will hear testimony on bills addressing medical provider networks and presumptions on Tuesday. Assemblyman Rudy Salas The committee will hear AB 399, by Assemblyman Rudy Salas,…
Court Clarifies Burden on Firefighters Seeking Benefits for Occupational Diseases
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania clarified the burden of proof on a firefighter seeking benefits for an occupational disease, as well as the application of a statutory presumption that his…
Court Revives Carrier’s Defense to Liability Asserting Employer Had Fake Certificate of Coverage
A New York appellate court overturned a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Board dismissing an insurance carrier’s challenge to a determination of its liability for a claim based on its…
Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Injuries From Overhead Door
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from being struck by an overhead door. Case: Russo…
Court Upholds Order Precluding Property Owner From Raising Defenses to Worker’s Claim
The Connecticut Appellate Court upheld a determination that a worker was an employee of a property owner, as well as a grant of a motion to preclude the employer from contesting the…