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Court Upholds Dismissal of Firefighter’s Bad Faith Claims
A federal appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment dismissing a volunteer firefighter’s bad faith actions against the administrators who handled his claim. Case: Rajabi v. Sedgwick Claims Management Services…
IAIABC Accepting Nominations for NextGen Awards
The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions on Wednesday opened nominations for its 10th annual NextGen Awards. The association said the awards recognize people under 40 who are positively…
Industrial Commission Proposes Fee Schedule Update
The Industrial Commission of Arizona is holding hearings in February to discuss proposed revisions to its fee schedule. This year's update to the Arizona Physicians' and Pharmaceutical Fee Schedule Proposal includes…
Senate Passes Amended Bill to Increase PPD Benefits
The California Senate passed an amended bill to adjust permanent partial disability benefits that no longer includes an automatic adjustment for inflation. Sen. Anna Caballero The Senate on Tuesday voted 30-10…
Supreme Court Upholds 0% PPD Award for Worker’s Occupational Pneumoconiosis Claim
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld an award of 0% permanent partial disability for a worker’s occupational pneumoconiosis claim. Case: Kyle v. Patriot Coal Corp., No. 25-605, 01/13/2026, published. Facts: Terry Kyle…
Court: Worker’s Injuries Didn’t Occur While Engaged in Covered Activity
A New York appellate court ruled that a claim by an ironworker's foreman was properly dismissed because the work he was doing when injured was not covered by the Labor Law. Case: Buckley v.
Robert A. Rapaport Reappointed as Commissioner
The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission announced the reappointment of Robert A. Rapaport to serve an additional six-year term as a commissioner. Rapaport was originally appointed to the Commission in 2017. Throughout his…
Risk Pool, Claims Administrator Get Dismissal of Police Officer’s Bad Faith Action
An Arizona appellate court ruled that a municipal risk pool was a public entity and that it and its claims administrator were entitled to summary judgment dismissing an injured police…
Kids’ Chance of California Announces Board Members
Kids’ Chance of California announced its board of directors for the 2026-2027 term and said the incoming leadership reflects its continued commitment to expanding educational opportunities and supporting the long-term…
Texas Mutual Names Brittany Cullison SVP of Talent, Brand Strategy
Texas Mutual Insurance Co. named Brittany Cullison as its senior vice president of talent and brand strategy, effective Jan. 12. Brittany Cullison Cullison will be responsible for aligning Texas Mutual’s people,…
Bills Focus on Medical Treatment, Unpaid Benefits
Hawaii lawmakers introduced bills that would require an investigation of all active workers' compensation claims when a self-insured employer or carrier defaults on a benefit payment, establish a deadline for…
Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Application for Reconsideration
A New York appellate court upheld a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Board that denied a worker’s application for reconsideration and/or full board review. Case: Matter of Pinson v. North Gate…