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Judge Overturns Board Decision as Lacking Evidentiary Support, Adequate Reasoning
The Delaware Superior Court overturned an administrative finding that an injured forklift driver was not a displaced worker. Case: Smith v. Allen Foods, No. S25A-08-002 CAK, 02/11/2026 unpublished. Facts: Leon Smith worked…
Worker Gets 20% SLU for Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A New York appellate court upheld a 20% schedule loss of use award for a worker’s bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. Case: In the Matter of Laboccetta v. Consolidated Edison Co. of…
Supreme Court Says Civil Immunity Can Extend to Manufacturers
The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that a manufacturer that contracts for the delivery and transportation of raw materials qualifies as a contractor entitled to “up-the-ladder” immunity from tort liability under the workers’…
MSF Proposes 5% Rate Reduction
Montana State Fund proposed a 5% average rate reduction that would take effect July 1. If approved, the cut would bring rates to their lowest level in the carrier's 35-year history. Montana…
Senate Passes Bill to Extend Death Benefits for First Responders
The Arizona Senate passed a bill that would allow spouses of first responders killed at work to continue receiving death benefits after remarriage. The Senate on Tuesday voted 26-4 to pass…
Shoulder Injury Warrants PTD Award for Worker With Disabling Heart Condition
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals upheld a determination that a worker with a disabling heart condition was permanently and totally disabled by a shoulder injury alone. Case: Professional Education Services…
Legislature Passes Bill to Modify Benefit Calculation
Oregon lawmakers voted to send the governor a bill that would modify how total disability benefits are calculated. The state House of Representatives on Tuesday voted 52-0 to pass SB 1519,…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Teacher’s Claim of Injury From Dancing
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a teacher’s claim of injury from dancing with a group of kindergarteners. Case: Conley v. Logan County Board of Education, No. 25-660,…
Worker Struck by Falling Chisel Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker struck by a falling chisel should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Contreras v. City of New…
Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Father’s Tort Claims for Son’s Death
The Idaho Supreme Court upheld the summary dismissal of a father’s claims against an employer for the death of his son. Case: Johnson v. Beadz Brothers Farms, No. 50970, 03/02/2026, published. Facts:…
Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Worker’s Gross Negligence Claim for Brother’s Death
The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s gross negligence claim against a co-employee for his brother’s fatal railcar accident. Case: Stalkfleet v. Stroughmatt, No. 24-1816, 02/11/2026,…
Self-Represented Worker’s Challenge to Impairment Rating Dismissed
A Texas appellate court dismissed a self-represented worker’s attempt to challenge his impairment rating due to a lack of jurisdiction. Case: Juarez v. Texas Mutual Insurance Co., No. 10-26-00042-CV, 02/26/2026, published. Facts…