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Federal Court Clarifies Duration of ‘Year’ of Employment for Black Lung Benefits
A federal appellate court ruled that a “year” of employment under the Black Lung Benefits Act occurs when a coal miner works 125 days or more in and around a…
Senate Passes Amended Comp Bills
The Hawaii Senate returned amended bills addressing treatment plans, vocational rehabilitation and functional capacity exams to the state House of Representatives for additional debate. The Senate on Tuesday voted 25-0 to…
House Passes Bill to Cover Fundraising Injuries
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill that would ensure workers' compensation coverage is available for volunteer firefighters and paramedics who are injured during organized fundraising activities. Rep. Robert Freeman …
Worker Who Fell From Makeshift Platform Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker who fell from a makeshift platform was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: DaSilva v. Super P57 LLC,…
Court Denies Dismissal for Defendant in Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a Labor Law defendant was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing a worker’s claims for her injuries from a scaffold accident. Case: Castro v.
Injured Cop Doesn’t Establish Entitlement to Duty Disability Retirement Benefits
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals upheld the denial of duty disability retirement benefits to an injured police officer. Case: State ex rel. Lara v. City of Milwaukee, No. 2024AP1685, 03/18/2026, published. Facts:…
Court Upholds Worker’s Fee Award, Subject to Statutory Cap
An Ohio appellate court upheld a fee award of $4,200 for a worker in a long-running dispute over his entitlement to benefits, even though the fees he actually incurred far…
Senate Passes App-Based Courier Coverage Bill
The Alaska Senate passed a bill that would require companies such as DoorDash and Instacart to provide couriers with the same occupational accident coverage that companies such as Uber and…
Worker Injured by Falling Drywall Gets Summary Judgment
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker injured by falling pieces of drywall was entitled to summary judgment on her Labor Law claim. Case: Carranza v. RXR Church-Division Tower A.
Summary Judgment Not Warranted on Worker’s Claim
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of summary judgment on a Labor Law claim by a worker who fell from a ladder after an electrical explosion within 2…
Retail Seller of Medical Supplies Not ‘Medical Provider’
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that a retail seller of medical supplies is not a medical provider. Case: Scomed Supply v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co., No. 79 C.D. 2025, 03/16/2026,…
Supreme Court Grants General Contractor JNOV on Civil Claim by Subcontractor’s Employee
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that the general contractor for a residential construction project was entitled to a judgment notwithstanding a jury verdict that found it liable for a trench…