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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…
Worker Fails to Prove Intentional Injuy Exception to Exclusivity
A Texas appellate court ruled that a worker injured in a motor vehicle accident failed to establish the intentional injury exception to exclusivity. Case: Huerta v. Swabco Inc., No. 08-25-00150-CV, 09/17/2026,…
Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Worker’s Vicarious Liability Legal Malpractice Claim
The Nevada Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s legal malpractice claim against a law firm over an attorney’s allegedly negligent settlement of her civil suit arising from an…
OSHA Cites Construction Firm for Fall-Protection Violations
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited a residential construction and carpentry employer in Illinois for what the agency called the continued failure to provide fall protection for workers. Investigations…
Court Upholds Determination That Retail Worker Suffered Compensable Injuries
A New York appellate court upheld a determination that a retail worker suffered compensable injuries after accidentally dropping a box of merchandise on her leg. Case: Matter of Rosario v. William…
Court: Judge Should Have Compelled Arbitration of Civil Claims Arising From Shooting
A Texas appellate court ruled that a trial judge erred in denying an employer’s motion to abate and compel arbitration of a mother’s civil claims arising from the fatal shooting…
Educational Conference Issues Call for Presenters
The Tennessee Workers' Compensation Educational Conference is accepting speaker proposals for its 2027 event. The 2027 conference is being held June 9-11 at the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro. Conference organizers are looking…
Court: Compensability Determination or Admission Required to Reopen Claim for Change in Condition
The Colorado Court of Appeals in a case of first impression held that a workers' compensation claim can be reopened for a change in condition only if there was an…
Worker’s Malpractice Claims Against Former Attorneys Get Dismissed
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker’s malpractice claim against his former counsel in a workers’ compensation action was properly dismissed, and that his claim against the firm…
Court Rejects Worker’s Challenge to Dismissal of Claim for Alleged Injuries
The Washington Court of Appeals rejected a worker’s challenge to a trial judge’s dismissal of his claim for alleged injuries to his hands while working at a shipyard. Case: West v.
WCIRB Governing Committee to Meet Wednesday
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California is holding a virtual meeting Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Committee members are slated to review proposed revisions to the WCIRB's Premium Audit Accuracy…
Summit Expands Workers’ Compensation Coverage
Regional workers' compensation services provider Summit announced that it is expanding its operations into Maryland and Washington, D.C. Summit announced Thursday that its carriers, Bridgefield Casualty Insurance Co. Bridgefield Employers Insurance…