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Court Tosses Part of Restitution Order Against Worker Convicted of Fraud
A California appellate court overturned a victim restitution order against a worker convicted of insurance fraud but held him responsible for investigation costs. Case: People v. Guillen, Nos. H046547 and H046796,…
Employer Sentenced to Jail After Fatal Trench Accident
The owner of a Colorado construction company has been sentenced to 10 months in jail for reckless endangerment and assault related to an employee’s death in a trench accident, the…
Court: Fall From Shuttle Bus Not Precluded by Coming-and-Going Rule
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania overturned a denial of benefits to a worker who was injured while exiting a shuttle bus, finding the accident occurred on the employer’s premises. “Claimant sustained an injury upon…
DOL Sues Dental Practice for Employee Retaliation
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Thursday that it has filed a lawsuit against two North Texas dentists on behalf of a dental hygienist and a dental assistant who were…
Allegedly Underpaid Worker Not Entitled to Recalculation of TTD Benefits
The Montana Workers' Compensation Court ruled that a ranch hand was not entitled to a recalculation of her temporary total disability benefits despite her allegations that she had been underpaid…
L&I Posts New Scheduling Procedures for Interpreters in Neighboring States
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries announced a new scheduling procedure for providers in certain ZIP codes in neighboring states to request interpreting services. Providers in Oregon ZIP codes…
Husband, Wife Accused of Double Dipping at Son’s Auto Shop
A married couple who claimed to be injured while working at their son’s auto repair shop is facing felony charges for continuing to work at the shop while allegedly collecting…
DWC Adopts New Forms to Implement 2021 Bills
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation adopted new forms to comply with legislation enacted this year. The DWC adopted a new plain-language notice insurance carriers must use when reprocessing COVID-19 claims…
High Court Overturns Order Compelling Employer to Build or Purchase Accessible Home for Worker
The Nebraska Supreme Court overturned an order directing an employer to either build or purchase a handicap-accessible home for a worker who lost his leg because of an industrial accident. Case:…
Study: Higher Temperatures Lead to More Workplace Injuries, Inside and Outside
California employees are more likely to suffer on-the-job injuries during hot days, regardless of whether they work outside, according to a new University of California, Los Angeles, study published Friday. The study,…
Man Pleads Guilty to Workers’ Comp Fraud, Gets 2 Years’ Probation
A Southern California man has been sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to workers’ compensation fraud, according to local media reports. Angel Luis Maces, 24, of San Jacinto,…
Worker Can Proceed With Labor Law, Negligence Claims for Construction Site Mishap
A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker was properly allowed to proceed with most of his claims based on an accident at a construction site. Case: Edwards v.