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Worker Who Lied About Operating Businesses Forfeits Entitlement to Benefits
A New York appellate court upheld a determination that a worker lying about his entrepreneurial exploits warranted a forfeiture of benefits. Case: Matter of Qureshi v. Rite Aid Corp., No. CV-23-2455,…
Bill Proposes National Protections for Firefighters
Senators from California and Utah introduced a bipartisan bill they say would create the first national respiratory protection standards for wildland firefighters. The Healthy Lungs for Heroes Act, by Sens. Adam…
Worker’s Condition of Ill-Being Only Partially Related to Work
The Illinois Appellate Court upheld a determination that a worker’s condition of ill-being was only partially related to his work injury. Wilfredo Cruz worked for Rizza Cadillac as an auto technician.
Senator Introduces Disfigurement Benefit Bill
A Pennsylvania state senator introduced legislation that would increase benefits for workers who suffer serious and permanently disfiguring injuries on the job. Sen. Nick Pisciottano SB 1094, by Sen. Nick Pisciottano,…
Flight Attendant Gets Benefits for Broken Finger
The Massachusetts Appeals Court upheld an award of benefits to a flight attendant for a broken finger. Case: Joseph’s Case, No. 24-P-1387, 11/12/2025, unpublished. Facts: Emmanuel F. Joseph worked for JetBlue Airways…
DWC Posts Additional Adjustments to Hospital, ASC Fee Schedule
The California Division of Workers' Compensation announced additional changes to the hospital outpatient departments and ambulatory surgical centers section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to incorporate changes made by…
Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Claim of Back Injury
The Arizona Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s claim of injury to his back after less than a week on the job. Case: Lopez v. Industrial Commission, No.
School District Employee’s Intentional Tort Suit Against Employer Gets Reinstated
A Louisiana appellate court revived a school district employee’s intentional tort claim against her employer for her injuries from being attacked by a student. Case: Bernier v. St. Tammany Parish School…
Court Dismisses Jail Employee’s Civil Claims Arising from Inmate Assault
A Texas appellate court ruled that a jail employee’s civil claims arising from a sexual assault by an inmate should have been dismissed. Case: Harris County v. Doe, No. 01-24-00096-CV, 11/13/2025,…
Worker’s Challenge to Denial of Claim Gets Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction
A Texas appellate court dismissed a worker’s challenge to the denial of her claim due to a lack of jurisdiction. Case: Lee v. Grand Prairie Independent School District, No. 03-25-00243-CV, 11/13/2025,…
Governor Approves 15% Rate Decrease
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon approved a 15% rate decrease for policies incepting in 2026. The governor's office said this is the third straight reduction. "Following a 6% reduction in 2024 and a…
Commissioner Approves 6.9% Rate Decrease
Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky on Monday announced the approval of a 6.9% rate decrease for policies incepting on or after Jan. 1. The National Council on Compensation Insurance in September…