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COVID Claims Fall Again in June
The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation reported that 298 COVID-19 indemnity claims were filed in June, a drop of more than 60% compared to the 749 claims filed in May. The…
Vaccine Side Effects Could Be Compensable, but Outcomes Hinge on Employers’ Policies
Now that California is requiring some employees to either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to weekly testing, the state’s workers’ comp system could field more claims reporting adverse reactions…
WCC: Early Bird Registration for 2021 Educational Conference Closes Aug. 1
Early bird registration for the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission’s 2021 Educational Conference closes Aug. 1, the agency announced. Commissioner Glen Mulready The two-day conference in Stillwater will open with an address…
WCIRB Posts State of the System Report
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau posted to its website its latest annual update on California’s comp system and about an hour of videos exploring key points from the report. The…
Court Grants Property Owner’s Motion to Enforce Settlement Created by Attorney Emails
A New York appellate court ruled that an exchange of emails between attorneys created a valid settlement agreement between a property owner and an injured worker. Case: Field v. Pet Haven…
CopperPoint Names Kris Mathis Chief Workers’ Compensation Claims Officer
CopperPoint Insurance Cos. on Tuesday announced that Kris Mathis has been appointed senior vice president and chief workers' compensation claims officer. Kris Mathis Mathis will succeed Ginny Arnett Caro, who plans…
No Benefits for Home Health Aide Who Fell in Client’s Yard
An Ohio appellate court upheld a denial of benefits to a home health aide who fell as she was leaving her client’s residence. Case: McAlpine v. McCloud, No. 29044, 07/16/2021, published. Facts:…
Akeso Medical Holdings Buys South Coast Medical Clinic
Occupational medical clinic group developer Akeso Medical Holdings announced it has acquired South Coast Medical Clinic in San Diego. Kunal Kain (Akeso photo) Akeso said the purchase marks its fourth major…
No Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Security Officer Bitten by Ticks
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of benefits to a security officer for his alleged injuries from tick bites. Case: Matter of Decandia v. Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, No. 532168,…
UEF Gets Protective Order for Discovery Demand
The Montana Workers' Compensation Court issued a protective order to the Uninsured Employers' Fund, allowing it to temporarily deny a discovery request for an injured worker’s medical records. Case: Rickert v.
Senator Reviewing Amendments That Would Narrow Apportionment Discrimination Bill
The author of a California bill that would ban workers’ comp apportionment based on race, gender and other protected attributes is reviewing proposed amendments that would limit the scope of…
Worker Can Proceed With Claims Against Machine Manufacturer; Employer Also Subject to Suit
In three separate opinions, a New York appellate court ruled that the manufacturer of a corrugator machine was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing all of an injured worker’s claims…