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Labor Law Defendants Get Partial Dismissal, Judgment Against Worker’s Employer
A New York appellate court ruled that the defendants in a Labor Law action were entitled to summary judgment dismissing part of a claim against them and on their claim for…
Truck Driver Proves Entitlement to PTD Benefits Under Odd-Lot Doctrine
The Illinois Appellate Court upheld a determination that a truck driver was permanently and totally disabled under the odd-lot doctrine. Case: Standard Forwarding v. IWCC (Conner), No. 23MR470, 01/12/2026, unpublished. Facts: Jerry…
Employer Gets Relief From Judgment After Attorney Fails to Appear
An Ohio appellate court ruled that a trial judge committed an abuse of discretion in entering judgment against an employer after its attorney failed to appear at a case management…
Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Fall on Staircase
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from a fall on a staircase. Case: Batista-Rosa v.
Work Comp Division Updates Gainful Employment Threshold
The Oregon Workers' Compensation Division increased the threshold used to determine gainful employment and eligibility for permanent total disability benefits. An injured worker's adjusted average weekly wage and the federal poverty…
Injured Nurse Fails to Prove Additional Disability, Compensable Conditions
The Nebraska Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits to a nurse but found that she failed to establish additional disability or compensable conditions resulting from her employment or her work-related…
Bill Would Require Safety Rules for Heat, Cold
An Arizona lawmaker introduced legislation that would require regulations protecting workers from extreme heat and cold. HB 2928 would direct the Industrial Commission of Arizona to establish standards for every industry…
Court Rejects Defendant’s Claim of Alter Ego Status for Worker’s Employer
A New York appellate court rejected a defendant’s claim that it was an alter ego of an allegedly injured worker’s employer and allowed the worker to proceed with his suit…
Labor Law Claim Reinstated for Worker Struck by Pipe
A New York appellate court revived a worker’s Labor Law claim against one defendant and granted summary judgment on his claim against two others. Case: Mustafaj v. City of New York,…
Court Overturns Summary Dismissal of Worker’s Claim for Aggravation Injuries
An Ohio appellate court overturned a grant of summary judgment for an employer on a worker’s claim for benefits for an aggravation of his preexisting shoulder conditions. Alexander Taye worked as…
Court: Employer’s Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment Properly Denied as Untimely
The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld the denial of an employer’s motion to set aside a default judgment as untimely. Case: Gamez v. EasyEx MO Ofallon LLC, No. ED113623, 01/13/2026, published. Facts…
DWC: Applicants for QME Reappointment Must Have Education Credits
The California Division of Workers' Compensation on Wednesday said all applicants for reappointment as a qualified medical evaluator must satisfy new continuing education requirements by April 1. In February 2024, the…