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Court Overturns Order Discontinuing Correctional Officer’s Reduced Earnings Awards
A New York appellate court overturned an order discontinuing an injured worker’s reduced earnings awards after her retirement due to the incomplete analysis by the Workers’ Compensation Board. Case: Matter of…
High Court Says Worker Didn’t Need to Provide Notice of Occupational Disease Claim to Carrier
The Supreme Judicial Court of Maine ruled that a worker is not required to give notice of his occupational disease claim to his former employer's insurer when the employer no…
Split Supreme Court Orders Dismissal of Injured Truck Driver’s 3rd-Party Suit
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that it lacked jurisdiction to review a worker’s challenge to a determination that the terms of his workers’ compensation settlement limited the injuries for which…
No Benefits for Widow of Worker Who Committed Suicide After Firing
The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that a worker’s widow was not entitled to death benefits for his suicide after he was terminated for insubordination. Max Jackson worked for Bridgestone Americas…
Defendant Can Compel Acceptance of Late-Filed Answer
A New York appellate court ruled that a defendant in a Labor Law action was entitled to compel the plaintiff to accept its late-filed answer in the absence of prejudice…
SIF Assessment Down for 2022; Reconciliation Factor Remains
The Indiana Workers’ Compensation Board will assess less for the Second Injury Fund in 2022 than it did in 2021, but a 5% reconciliation factor will remain in place. The board…
CHSWC Posts Draft of Annual Report for Comment
Estimated paid costs in California decreased 7.77% last year, according to a draft of the 2021 Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation report posted online for public comment. Medical,…
Injured Worker Entitled to Ongoing Reimbursement for Care Provided by Family
A New York appellate court upheld a determination that an injured worker was entitled to reimbursement for home health aide services, but the Workers’ Compensation Board has to determine the…
Zurich North America Names Andy Peterson Regional Executive
Zurich North America announced that Andy Peterson has been named regional executive for the East region, effective Jan. 1. Andy Peterson As a regional executive, Peterson will be responsible for executing…
Advisory Council Bill Proposes Changes to Claims and Payment, Coverage Rules
The maximum weekly compensation rate for permanent partial disability in Wisconsin would increase 14.6% next year and another 3.6% in 2023, under a bill proposed by the Workers’ Compensation Advisory…
Report: Sheriff’s Staff Have Largest Share of COVID Claims in County
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has the lowest self-reported vaccination rate and largest share of pandemic-related workers’ compensation costs among county workers, according to a report by Voice of OC. Sheriff's…
Report: Conservation Corps Guilty of Serious, Willful Misconduct in Fatal Auto Accident
The California Conservation Corps was found guilty of serious and willful misconduct for failing to follow safety protocols leading up to a fatal van crash that killed four in 2016,…