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Diver’s Estate Can’t Pursue Wrongful Death Claim Against Yacht Owner
A federal appellate court ruled that the estate of a diver who was killed while cleaning the hull of a yacht could not pursue a viable wrongful death claim against…
DaisyBill: Record Review Nearly One-Third of $110.5M Clients Billed for Med-Legal Services
California workers’ compensation bill review firm DaisyBill said record review accounts for about one-third of the total amount its clients have billed for medical-legal services in the state over the…
OSHA Issues Emergency Rules for COVID-19 Vaccinations
Private-sector employers will be required to develop, implement and enforce a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy or give workers the option of getting vaccinated or wearing facemasks and undergoing regular testing,…
NCCI Releases November Court Case Update
The National Council on Compensation Insurance released its November court case update identifying key cases and decisions impacting workers’ compensation throughout the country. The latest report includes updated information on cases…
L&I Fines Asbestos Removal Companies More Than $800,000
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries fined two asbestos removal contractors more than $800,000 for knowingly and repeatedly exposing employees and the public to extremely hazardous conditions. Above and…
P&T Committee Meets Nov. 16
The committee that advises the California Division of Workers’ Compensation on evidence-based changes to the prescription drug formulary is meeting virtually on Nov. 16. Members of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee…
Insolvency Pool Can’t Try to Collect From Worker Before Comp Claim Decision
The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that the Georgia Insurers Insolvency Pool could not assert a claim for relief from its obligation to make payments to an injured worker, nor…
Court Compels Judge to Rule on Whether Widow’s Claim May Proceed
A Texas appellate court chided a trial judge for taking an unreasonably long time to issue a decision involving a widow’s claim that her husband’s on-the-job death was caused by…
Carrier Errs in Terminating TTD, but Sanctions Unwarranted
The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that an insurer improperly terminated a worker’s benefits after he was fired, but the carrier acted reasonably and should not have been sanctioned for doing…
DWC: Injury Rate Falls in 2020
Incident rates of total recordable nonfatal injuries and illnesses among private-sector workers fell to 2% in 2020 from 2.1% in 2019, according to a new report by the Texas Division…
WCD Extends Comment Period on Proposed Record-Keeping Rules
Oregon’s Workers’ Compensation Division extended the public comment period on proposed rules to implement legislation allowing carriers and self-insured employers to store claims files outside of the state. The division on…
Supreme Court Clarifies Liability for Staffing Agencies Under State Law
The Washington Supreme Court ruled that a temp agency was liable for violations of the state Industrial Safety and Health Act. Case: Department of Labor and Industries v. Tradesmen International LLC, Nos.