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Court Affirms Labor Law Judgment for Worker Who Slipped on Ice
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment in favor of a worker's Labor Law claim for his slip and fall on ice at a construction site. Case:…
Injured Worker Doesn’t Justify Reopening Settlement
An injured worker failed to prove that her employer obtained a settlement through fraud or that she didn't understand the agreement before she signed it, a Colorado appeals court ruled. Case:…
Court: State’s Sovereign Immunity Defeats Retaliation Claim
A Missouri appellate court said the state is immune from the law that prohibits retaliating against employees for filing workers' compensation claims. Case: Ellis Woodrum v. Missouri Department of Social Services,…
Injured Volunteer EMT Gets Award of TTD
The Maryland Appellate Court upheld a jury’s determination that an injured volunteer emergency medical technician was entitled to temporary total disability benefits. Case: Montgomery County v. Taylor, No. 1167, 11/19/2025, unpublished. Facts:…
Court Finds Overpayment of Benefits, Fraud by Worker Employed While Collecting TTD
An Ohio appellate court upheld a finding of overpayment and fraud against an injured worker who concealed his employment while collecting temporary total disability benefits. Case: Noll v. Industrial Commission, No.
Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Request for PTD Benefits for Back Injury
A Louisiana appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s request for permanent total disability benefits for a back injury. Case: Marshall v. City of Winnsboro, No. 56,553-WCA, 11/19/2025, published. Facts: Jay…
Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Fall from Plank Platform
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 from a makeshift plank platform. Case:…
Report: CompSource Privatization Proposal Remains Under Review
The Oklahoma Insurance Department has not approved a proposal to privatize CompSource Mutual Insurance Co., contrary to assertions made by the chairman of its board of directors. The Oklahoman reports that…
Writ Denied for Worker Seeking Relief Based on Alleged Non-Receipt of DHO Decision
An Ohio appellate court upheld a denial of relief to a worker allowing her to challenge a district hearing officer’s denial of her workers’ compensation claim based on the alleged…
WorkCompCentral 2025 Annual Rating Workshop Dec. 13
WorkCompCentral is holding its 2025 annual rating workshop Dec. 13. The program will feature an update on cases involving rating and apportionment and a review of what judges are looking for…
Scolded Attorney Gets Prejudice Removed from Dismissal of Worker’s Civil Action
A federal appellate court chastised an injured worker’s attorney for failing to consult the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in seeking the dismissal of a third-party tort claim and vacated…
Court Upholds Judge’s Allocation of Worker’s Third-Party Recovery Damages
The Massachusetts Appeals Court upheld a judge’s allocation of 84% of a worker’s third-party recovery as damages for his pain and suffering. Case: Weir v. Shawnlee Construction LLC, No. 24-P-1170, 11/18/2025,…