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Former Police Officer Gets TTD for Post-Retirement Disability
The Connecticut Appellate Court upheld an award of temporary total disability benefits to a former police officer who became disabled years after he retired. Case: Martinoli v. Stamford Police Department, No.
Split Supreme Court Upholds VSSR Award for Worker’s Conveyor Belt Accident
A divided Ohio Supreme Court upheld a worker's enhanced award for injuries from a conveyor belt accident due to his employer's violation of a specific safety requirement. Keith Rice worked in the…
Court Upholds Take-Nothing Judgment on Injured Longshoreman’s Negligence Claim
A Texas appellate court upheld a take-nothing judgment on an injured longshoreman’s negligence claims. Case: Norman v. Kahn Scheepvaart BV, No. 14-24-00176-CV, 03/31/2026, published. Facts: Kahn Scheepvaart BV owns and operates the…
Federal Court Upholds Dismissal of Injured Longshoreman’s Claims
A federal appellate court upheld summary judgment dismissing an injured longshoreman’s claims of vessel negligence against a technical manager. Case: Renteria v. Grieg Star AS, No. 25-20131, 03/06/2026, published. Facts: Balvina Renteria…
Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claims, Defendant Gets Conditional Indemnification
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claims and that the defendant should have been awarded conditional contractual…
Broker Indicted for Alleged Fraud, Theft
A Colorado grand jury indicted an insurance broker for allegedly diverting more than $100,000 in insurance premiums intended for nine insurance companies, including the state-chartered workers' compensation carrier. The grand jury…
North American Risk Services Names Alice Wells Head of Workers’ Compensation
Claims administration and risk management provider North American Risk Services Inc. appointed Alice Wells as head of workers’ compensation. Alice Wells Wells will lead the strategic direction and operational performance of the…
Federal Court Denies Employer’s Petition for Review of Black Lung Benefits
A federal appellate court denied an employer’s petition for review of black lung benefits to a worker with totally disabling legal pneumoconiosis. Case: Cedar Coal Co. v. OWCP, No. 24-1063, 03/06/2026, published. Facts…
Worker Fails to Prove Financial Need for Lump-Sum Benefits Conversion
The Montana Workers’ Compensation Court denied a worker’s request to have his permanent total disability benefits converted to a lump sum. Case: Trogden v. Montana State Fund, No. MSF-2024-0000559-SET, 03/06/2026, published. Facts:…
Split Court: Worker’s Mother Viably Pleaded Intentional Conduct Against Employer
A divided Illinois Appellate Court ruled that the mother of a worker killed in an underground water vault sufficiently and plausibly pleaded intentional conduct by the employer such that exclusivity…
Construction Manager Gets Partial Summary Judgment on Worker’s Labor Law Claims
A New York appellate court ruled that the construction manager for a project was entitled to partial summary judgment dismissing an injured worker’s negligence and Labor Law claims against it. Case:…
General Assembly Passes Bill to Attach DWC to Governor’s Office
The Kentucky General Assembly passed a bill that would remove the Department of Workers' Claims from the Education and Labor Cabinet and administratively attach it to the governor's office. If SB…