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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…
Benefit Bill Dead After Missing Cutoff for Passage
The Washington state Senate put a hold on a bill that would have eliminated consideration of marital status when determining the percentage of a worker’s wages due as permanent total…
Pinnacol Names John O’Donnell Next President, CEO
Colorado workers’ compensation carrier Pinnacol Assurance announced that John O’Donnell will succeed Phil Kalin as president and chief executive officer. John O’Donnell O’Donnell will join the company Feb. 28. Kalin is…
Incorporation of Company Doesn’t Allow Owner to Dodge Unpaid Premium
A California appellate court ruled that a business owner could not avoid liability for his unpaid workers’ compensation premiums just because the carrier addressed the bill to his subsequently formed,…
Court Clarifies Compensability Analysis for Workers With Idiopathic Conditions
In an uncharacteristically long decision, a Florida appellate court clarified the compensability analysis for a worker with an idiopathic condition that contributes to a workplace injury. Case: Silberberg v. Palm Beach…
BWC Seeks Comments on Proposed Changes to Formulary Rules
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is seeking comments and feedback on proposed revisions to its prescription drug formulary rules. The BWC said it has completed a review of the outpatient…
WCIRB Webinar to Cover COVID Costs
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau will discuss medical costs for COVID-19 claims in California during a March 10 webinar. Presenters will learn patterns of medical treatment and costs for COVID-19…
Bill Would Double Benefit Duration for First Responders’ Presumptive Cancer Claims
Temporary disability benefits for first responders suffering from cancer would be extended to 240 weeks from 120 weeks, under recently introduced legislation. The measure introduced Wednesday by Senate President Toni Atkins…
ALJ’s Findings in Comp Proceedings Don’t Have Preclusive Effect in Suit
The Kansas Court of Appeals ruled that an administrative law judge’s preliminary finding that a worker had been terminated for cause was not binding on a district court presiding over…