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Emergency Rule Authorizing Electronic Service of Med-Legal Report Expires
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that an emergency rule providing a mechanism for electronic service of medical-legal reports expired by operation of law Friday. The division in May 2020…
MSF Sets Safety Training in March
Montana State Fund is hosting free safety training workshops throughout the state in March and will end the month with a safety webinar. MSF said its safety services specialist Kirk Smith…
Split Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Man With Alleged Back Injury
A divided West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a worker was not entitled to benefits for an alleged back injury due to discrepancies about when the accident had happened. Case: Baker…
Court Overturns Commission’s Finding of Employee Status for IT Technician
The Utah Court of Appeals overturned a determination that an IT technician was an employee who qualified for workers’ compensation benefits for his injuries from a fall off a ladder. Case:…
Bill Would Revise Stipulations for Survivor Benefits in Comp
A bill introduced in Georgia would remove language in workers’ compensation law that eliminates survivor benefits for spouses who cohabitate. HB 1375, introduced Thursday by Rep. Beth Moore, D-Peachtree Corners, would…
Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman to Resign
Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman will resign her position Friday, the governor’s office announced. Commissioner Jessica Altman Before being appointed insurance commissioner, Altman served as chief of staff for the Insurance…
DWC Reports January Drop in COVID Claims
The number of claims for COVID-19 fell by about 25% in January compared to December, according to a new report by the Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation. The DWC reports 3,567…
Flight Attendant’s Chemical Exposure Injuries From Work Uniform Compensable
A New York appellate court upheld a finding of compensability for a flight attendant’s chemical exposure injuries caused by her work uniform. Case: Matter of Guna v. Delta Airlines Inc., No.
Worker Can’t Proceed With Tort Claims Over Car Accident Caused by Co-Employee
A New York appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s civil suit against a co-employee who truck him with a truck while running an errand. Case: Jones v. Adams, No.
Bill Would Eliminate Deliberate Intent Exemption to Exclusive Remedy
Workers’ compensation would be the exclusive remedy even when an employer deliberately intends to cause a workplace injury or death, under a bill before West Virginia lawmakers. House Bill 4394, by…
DWC Posts More Fee Schedule Changes
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced changes to its hospital and physician services fee schedule to conform to changes in Medicare. The DWC administrative director issued an order dated Feb.
Resident’s Injuries in Hospital Mass Shooting Didn’t Arise From Employment
A New York appellate court overturned a determination by the Workers’ Compensation Board that a medical resident’s wounds from being shot by a disgruntled former hospital employee had arisen out…