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DWC Seeks Comments on Three Forms
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is seeking public comments on proposed revisions to forms regarding representative designation, data requests and administrator designation. The division on Monday said it is revising…
Deputy Commissioner John C. Schafer to Retire as Dispute Resolution Coordinator
The North Carolina Industrial Commission announced that Deputy Commissioner John C. Schafer will retire today after serving nearly 25 years as dispute resolution coordinator. Chief Deputy Commissioner Tammy Nance will serve…
WCA Posts Rule Review Timeline
The New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration posted a schedule of its plans to conduct a review of rules this year. The WCA on Monday completed soliciting internal recommendations from all bureaus. By…
DLI Posts Reminder on FROI for COVID Claims
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry reminds employers that the requirement to report any injury that partly or completely incapacitates someone from working for more than three calendar days also…
Lawmakers to Again Consider Cannabis-Related Accident Bill
Maryland lawmakers are again proposing a bill that would remove eligibility for workers' compensation for injuries or illnesses solely caused by the effects of improper usage of medical marijuana. HB 614…
Insurance Carrier Failed to Prove Applicability of Coverage Exclusion to Worker’s Accident
A New York appellate court ruled that a subcontractor’s insurance carrier was liable for a claim filed by a worker injured during a construction project. Case: Matter of Urena v. Mulligan,…
Court Upholds Denial of Relief on Worker’s Challenge to Dismissal of Discrimination Claim
A New York appellate court upheld a denial of a worker’s challenge to the dismissal of her claim for disability discrimination and retaliation for pursuing workers’ compensation benefits. Case: Matter of…
Neighboring State’s Law Governs Enforceability of Contract’s Mutual Indemnity Provision
A Louisiana appellate court ruled that its laws did not control the enforceability of a mutual indemnity and defense provision in an agreement between two companies involved in an oil-drilling…
No Additional Compensation for Assembly Line Worker With Knee Injuries
A Delaware Superior Court judge upheld a denial of additional compensation to an assembly line worker who suffered two knee injuries but was able to return to full-time work. Case: Gonzalez…
Solakyan Sentenced to 5 Years, Ordered to Pay $29.9M in Restitution
A federal judge on Friday sentenced Sam Solakyan to serve five years in prison and to pay $29.9 million in restitution to California workers’ compensation carriers that were victims of…
COVID Claims Increase in December, Remain Less Than Half Monthly Average
Although the number of claims for COVID-19 more than tripled from November to December, the total number of claims was less than half the average number of claims filed per…
Worker Gets Benefits for Injuries From Falling While Headed to Break
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that a worker was entitled to benefits for his injuries from a fall as he was leaving his workplace for a smoke and snack…