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Defendant Gets Summary Judgment on Contractual Indemnification Claim
A New York appellate court upheld a finding that a defendant in a Labor Law action was entitled to contractual indemnification from a subcontractor, as a matter of law. Case: Tanksley…
William Gardner Appointed to Lead State OSHA Program
Nevada Division of Industrial Relations Administrator Victoria Carreon appointed William Gardner to serve as chief administrative officer of the state’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration. William Gardner Gardner has more than…
CLARA Analytics Names Tom Warden Chief Insurance, Science Officer
CLARA Analytics announced that it hired Tom Warden as chief insurance and science officer to oversee the company’s scientific, technological and research operations. Tom Warden Warden has developed plans and built…
CAAA Asks to File Amicus Brief on Immigration Dispute in Retaliation Lawsuit
The California Applicants' Attorneys Association asked the state's 6th District Court of Appeal for permission to file an amicus brief on behalf of an undocumented worker ordered to show proof…
Prime Healthcare Services, Doctors to Pay $37.5M to Settle False Claims Allegations
Federal prosecutors and California’s attorney general announced that one of the largest hospital systems in the country and two of its doctors agreed to pay $37.5 million to resolve civil…
Employer Loses Ability to Demand Jury Trial in Premium Payment Dispute
The South Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that an employer was not entitled to a jury trial against its insurance carrier over allegedly unpaid premiums. Case: Zurich American Insurance Co. of Illinois…
No Viable Labor Law Claim for Worker Injured in Fall
A New York appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s Labor Law claim based on his injuries from cleaning the windows of a retail store. Case: Fuhlbruck v. 3170 Delaware…
Temp Worker Gets Tort Suit Reinstated Against Employer’s Client
A New York appellate court reinstated a temporary employee’s claim against his employer’s client for injuries. Case: Taylor v. Piatkowski Riteway Meats Inc., No. 36 CA 20-01016, 07/09/2021, published. Facts: Michael Taylor…
DWC to Reopen Public Counters at District Offices Monday
The Division of Workers’ Compensation announced it will reopen public counters next week at district offices throughout California that were shuttered during the pandemic. Public counters and Return-to-Work Supplement kiosks will…
Third Coast Underwriters Names Senior Business Development Consultant
Workers’ compensation carriers Third Coast Underwriters announced the hiring of Dennis Kline as senior business development consultant in Florida. Dennis Kline Kline has 25 years of insurance experience, most recently as…
WCIRB: Payroll Reporting Rules to Change With End of Emergency Order
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau announced changes in certain COVID-19 payroll reporting rules as a result of California Gov. Gavin Newsom rescinding his statewide stay-at-home order. When Newsom in March…
WCD Advisory Committee to Discuss Implementing Legislation
The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division announced that a rulemaking advisory committee will meet Aug. 25 to discuss how to implement a pair of bills state lawmakers passed this year. Gov. Kate…