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Court Upholds Calculation of Wages, Disallowance of College Student as Dependent
The Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that substantial evidence supported the calculation of a business owner’s average wages, but his eldest daughter was not entitled to benefits following his death. Case:…
Doctor Sentenced to 14 Months in Compounding Scheme
A Southern California doctor was sentenced to 14 months in prison for accepting nearly $800,000 in bribes and kickbacks to prescribe compound drugs for injured workers, federal prosecutors announced. Dr. Amir…
Court Says 1st of 2 Carriers Has Liability for Worker’s Bills
A New York appellate court upheld a determination that the first of two insurance carriers was liable for the payment of an injured worker’s medical bills. Case: Matter of Williams v.
Worker Struck by Vehicle Gets PTD Benefits
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to permanent total disability benefits for his injuries after being struck by a vehicle. Case: Matter of Arias v. U.S.
Air Ambulance Lawsuit Over Balance Billing Prohibition, Reimbursement Limits Dismissed
A Florida judge found that an air ambulance provider lacked standing to bring a lawsuit against the Office of Insurance Regulations to prohibit enforcement of a bill that requires health…
Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim Despite Alleged Disregard of Directions
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his fall from a ladder while throwing debris in…
Study: Comp Benefits Fall Over Five-Year Period
Standardized benefits paid to injured workers from 2015 to 2019 have continued to drop, in line with a 10-year trend, according to a study released Thursday by the National Academy…
Justice Errs in Excluding Defendant’s Affidavits, but No Summary Judgment Due
A New York appellate court ruled that a defendant in a personal injury suit was not entitled to summary judgment on an exclusive remedy defense, even though the trial justice erred…
Court Tosses Tort Claims Against Railway, Co-Employees of Worker Killed During Bridge Repair
The Iowa Court of Appeals tossed tort claims against co-employees of a worker who was killed while repairing a railroad bridge, as well as against the railway. Case: Estate of Zdroik…
Comp Carriers May Have Valid Lien Against Assets in Debtor’s Bankruptcy Estate
A bankruptcy court ruled that the workers’ compensation insurance carriers that had secured a judgment against the owner of a defunct company may have a valid lien against some of the…
After Initial Climb, Use of Telemedicine Declined With Reopening Efforts
Telemedicine use tracked closely with emergency rules and state reopening efforts, according to a report by the Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation. “Telemedicine utilization was low until March 2020, when the pandemic…
Gilson Daub Expands to Idaho, Adds Attorneys in California
Workers’ compensation defense and general liability firm Gilson Daub expanded into Idaho, opening a new office in Boise, and it added four attorneys to its team in Southern California. Kristi Robles The…