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No Benefits for Widow of Worker Who Died After Divorce Filing
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that a widow was not entitled to benefits for a man's death that occurred after she had filed for divorce. Case: Walton v. Iddings Brothers LLC, No. 75 C.D. 2021,…
Governors Act to Stop Federal Vaccination Requirement
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans to file a lawsuit to prevent the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration from enforcing an emergency workplace safety standard that would mandate vaccinations…
Worker’s Fatal Excavator Accident Doesn’t Fall Within Intentional Act Exception
The Utah Supreme Court ruled that the family of a worker killed in an excavator accident failed to assert a viable claim that his employer had intentionally injured him. Case: Christiansen…
Hartford Partners With Yale on Pain Management Program for Injured Workers
Workers’ compensation carrier The Hartford announced a partnership with the Yale Program in Addiction Medicine to develop a training program focused on addiction, pain management and stigma for providers treating…
DLIR Announces Offices Reopening Dec. 1
The Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced that it will open offices statewide, effective Dec. 1, to provide walk-in and in-person services Wednesdays through Fridays. Telephone appointments will continue…
High Court Sends Lead Poisoning Case Back to Trial Judge
The Utah Supreme Court sent a case involving a worker’s claim of lead poisoning back to a trial judge to determine whether it is governed by the Occupational Disease Act or…
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…