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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…
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,…
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,…
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:…
Bill Would Move DWC to Governor’s Office
Kentucky's Department of Workers' Claims would be administratively attached to the governor's office under recently introduced legislation. SB 343 would transfer the department from the Education and Labor Cabinet, a move that…
Worker Seeking Pneumoconiosis Benefits Fails to Prove Abnormal Dust Exposure
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the denial of benefits for a worker’s occupational pneumoconiosis, finding he did not establish that he was exposed to abnormal quantities of dust during…
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…
Worker Struck by Falling Object Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker struck by a falling object was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Venegas v. CPC Norfolk Senior Housing…
Supreme Court Upholds Compensability of UPS Driver’s Back Surgeries, Ongoing Total Disability
The Delaware Supreme Court upheld a determination that a parcel delivery worker’s two back surgeries were compensable and that she remained totally disabled while her doctor advised her not to…
Trial Judge Errs in Transferring Venue for Worker’s Personal Injury Claim
A Texas appellate court ruled that a trial judge erred in transferring venue for a worker’s personal injury claim. Case: Pimentel v. Maverick Maintenance & Supply LLC, No. 04-24-00792-CV, 02/25/2026, published. Facts…
Court Overturns Denial of Worker’s Request to Expand Claim, Upholds PPD Award
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals overturned the denial of a worker’s request to add compensable conditions to her claim but upheld her 10% permanent partial disability award. Case: Lyons-Rochetti v.