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Supreme Court Reinstates Injured Teacher’s Claims Against School District, Principal
The Alaska Supreme Court reinstated an injured school teacher’s claims for negligence, employment discrimination, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and defamation against his former employer and supervising principal. Case: Mitchell v.
Court Vacates Denial of Family’s Claim for Police Officer Who Died of COVID-19
The North Carolina Court of Appeals vacated the denial of the workers’ compensation claims filed by the family of a police officer who died after contracting COVID-19. Case: McDonald v. City…
Lawmaker Amends Medical Leave Discrimination Bill
Firing or threatening to fire an injured worker for getting treatment during the workday would be expressly added to the list of conduct prohibited by California Labor Code Section 132a,…
Court Upholds Directed Verdict Denying Worker’s Claim
A Texas appellate court upheld a directed verdict denying a worker’s claim of injury. Case: Sharman v. American Zurich, No. 05-24-01394-CV, 03/25/2026, published. Facts: Anita Sharman worked for Fry’s Electronics Inc. On…
CGL Carrier Must Defend Property Owner in Labor Law Action
A New York appellate court ruled that a commercial general liability insurance provider had a duty to defend a property owner in a worker’s Labor Law action for injuries allegedly sustained at…
Exclusivity Shields Property Owner From Claims by Subcontractor’s Employee
A Texas appellate court ruled that a property owner should have been granted summary judgment dismissing a civil claim against it by a subcontractor’s employee for alleged injuries sustained on…
Quadriplegic Worker Doesn’t Forfeit Benefits by Failing to Report Injury to Carrier
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court unanimously ruled that when an injured worker is a sole proprietor, he does not forfeit his entitlement to benefits by failing to notify his company’s insurance…
Summary Judgment Upheld on Labor Law Claim for Worker Who Fell From Scaffold
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for a fall from a scaffold. Case: Saquicela-Villa v. City of New…
Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim; Employer Gets Dismissal of 3rd-Party Claims
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from an excavator accident, and his employer was entitled…
Court Dismisses Employer’s Challenge to Robbery-Related Claims
A Missouri court rejected an employer’s appeal of denied motions to dismiss civil claims filed by workers who were the victims of an attempted robbery. Case: Harris v. Starbucks Corp., No. ED113748, 03/03/2026, published. Facts:…
Homeowner Not Entitled to Summary Judgment Dismissing Worker’s Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a homeowner was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing a worker’s Labor Law claims against him. Case: Ballard v. Beard, No. CV-24-1602, 03/05/2026, published. Facts:…
Worker Who Fell From Scaffold Gets Partial Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claims for his injuries from a fall from a scaffold. Case:…