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Federal Court Rejects Mine Operator’s Challenge to Black Lung Award for Former Employee
A federal appellate court rejected a coal mine operator’s petition for review of an award of black lung benefits to a miner who was not diagnosed with pneumoconiosis until years…
Widow Doesn’t Need Carrier’s Consent to Settle Third-Party Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a widow was not required to obtain the consent of an insurance carrier before settling her claim against third-party tortfeasors, but she was…
SCIF: Ambiguity in Disability Accommodation Rules Could Hamper Enforcement
California's largest workers' compensation carrier said some of the changes that the Division of Workers' Compensation is proposing to its disability accommodation rules could create ambiguity that would make them…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Request to Expand Claim
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker’s request to expand the scope of her claim for a left wrist injury. Case: Sayre v. Toyota Motor Manufacturing WV…
Committee Passes ‘Worker Safety Day’ Resolution
The New Jersey Assembly Labor Committee passed a resolution that would designate April 18 as Worker Safety Day. Assembly Joint Resolution 126 says there are more than 2.9 million deaths every…
Board’s Denial of Worker’s Occupational Disease Claim Not Supported by Substantial Evidence
A New York appellate court ruled that a Workers’ Compensation Board’s decision denying a worker’s claim for an occupational disease was not supported by substantial evidence. Case: Matter of McGann v.
Worker’s Unreasonable Conduct Delaying Case Results in Dismissal of Claim
The Massachusetts Appeals Court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s claim based on her unreasonable conduct delaying the adjudication of her case. Case: Metaxas’ Case, No. 24-P-201, 11/25/2025, unpublished. Facts: Margarita Metaxas…
CFO Proposes Ending Comp for Undocumented Immigrants
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia proposed using the state's workers' compensation to penalize undocumented workers and the businesses that employ them. Blaise Ingoglia On Wednesday, Ingoglia said he is proposing…
WCIRB Actuarial, Governing Committees Meet Next Week
The Actuarial Committee for the Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California is meeting on Tuesday, and the Governing Committee is meeting Wednesday. Members of the Actuarial Committee will review insurer…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of TTD for Worker Who Rejected Light-Duty Job Offer
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld the denial of temporary total disability benefits to a worker who failed to show up for a light-duty position that his doctor said was within…
Worker’s Job Search Demonstrates Attachment to Labor Market
A New York appellate court upheld a finding that a worker engaged in a diligent and persistent job search within his restrictions to maintain an attachment to the labor market. Case: Matter…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Request to Expand Claim
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker’s request to expand his claim. Case: Kirk v. West Virginia Paving Inc., No. 24-786, 11/25/2025, published. Facts: James Kirk worked for…