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Supreme Court Grants Employer Partial Writ Relief
The Louisiana Supreme Court upheld a determination that a casino employee was entitled to benefits for her injuries from a fall she sustained as she was arriving for work, but…
Court Upholds Default Judgment Against Employer
The Connecticut Appellate Court upheld default judgment against an employer for failing to pay its workers’ compensation insurance premiums. Case: Wesco Insurance Co. v. Martins Drywall LLC, No. AC 48000, 09/22/2026,…
WCIRB Sets Up Fraud Webinar
The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau has scheduled an in-depth web discussion on workers' compensation fraud, set for Oct. 21. Former Orange County prosecutor Shaddi Kamiabipour and former major case investigator…
RMS Publishes 13th Annual Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study
Rising Medical Solutions released its 13th annual Workers' Compensation Benchmarking Study Report on Thursday, revealing execution patterns that separate high-performing claims organizations. Rachel Fikes The report explores the question: Why do organizations…
WCS Schedules Training Sessions for October
The Nevada Workers’ Compensation Section has scheduled fourth-quarter training sessions in October. All times are Pacific. The sessions are: 11 a.m. Oct. 7 — WCS workers’ compensation and Nevada employers. 11 a.m. Oct. 14 — C-4…
Court Says Worker Not Entitled to PTD Benefits
A New York appellate court upheld a finding that an injured worker was not entitled to permanent total disability benefits. Case: Matter of Alexander v. New York City Department of Homeless…
Supreme Court Upholds Award of Fees to Worker
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld an award of attorney fees to a worker, finding that an administrator’s failure to include a back strain as a compensable component of the…
Worker Can’t Pursue Damages for Injuries as Part of Discrimination Claim
The New Jersey Superior Court’s Appellate Division overturned a judge’s order allowing an injured worker to pursue damages from his employer for a work-related injury as part of his claim…
Worker Who Fell From Ladder Gets Summary Judgment
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his alleged injuries from a fall from a ladder. Case:…
No Summary Judgment for Worker Who Uncovered Hole, Then Fell In
A New York appellate court upheld a determination that a worker who fell into a hole after unknowingly removing its cover was not entitled to summary judgment on her Labor…
WCRI Sets Webinar on Drivers of Medical Payment Growth
The Workers Compensation Research Institute has set a free, 30-minute webinar for Oct. 15 to explore the drivers of medical payment growth in recent years across 27 states. The session will address key…
Federal Court Rejects Worker’s Petition for Higher Attorney Fee
A federal appellate court rejected a petition by a worker seeking a higher fee award for his attorney. Case: Hill v. OWCP, No. 24-7861, 09/18/2026, unpublished. Facts and procedural history: Jerry Hill…