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Labor Law Defendant Not Entitled to Relief From Default Judgment
A New York appellate court ruled that a trial justice properly denied a motion to vacate a default judgment entered against the defendant in a Labor Law claim. Case: Canales-Diaz v.
Court Orders Further Factfinding on Worker’s Ability to Land Alternate Employment
The North Carolina Court of Appeals ordered additional proceedings on whether a worker was able to find alternate employment and on his potential wage-earning capabilities. Case: Hall v. Jones Lang LaSalle Inc., No. COA25-59,…
Bill Would End Regulatory References to CDC Guidelines
Rules adopted by New York state agencies that reference guidelines or recommendations of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would be deemed to instead refer to nationally recognized…
Court Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Statutory Fee Cap
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals upheld the constitutionality of a statutory cap on attorney fees at 15% of the compensation awarded or paid to an injured worker. Case: Carter-Shepherd v.
WCRI Announces Bob Hartwig to Keynote 2026 Conference
The Workers Compensation Research Institute announced that economist and industry expert Bob Hartwig will deliver the keynote address at its 2026 conference. Bob Hartwig Hartwig, a clinical associate professor of finance,…
Court Denies Writ Relief for Worker in Challenge to MMI Finding
An Ohio appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to writ relief directing the Industrial Commission to vacate its finding that she had reached maximum medical improvement for…
Exclusivity Bars Camp Employee’s Dog Bite Claim
The Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that workers’ compensation exclusivity barred a camp employee from suing her employer for her injuries from being bitten by a dog. Case: Vidunas v. Camp…
No Benefits for Injured Truck Driver Who Was Independent Contractor
A Louisiana appellate court ruled that an injured truck driver was not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits because he was an independent contractor. Case: Winfield v. Indemnity Insurance Co. of North…
Court Shuts Down School Custodian’s COVID Claim
A New York appellate court overturned a finding that a school custodian was exposed to an elevated risk of contracting COVID-19 in his workplace. Case: Matter of Angelo v. Southwestern Central School, No. CV-24-0407,…
Federal Appellate Court Denies Employer’s Challenge to Black Lung Award
A federal appellate court denied an employer’s petition for review of black lung benefits awarded to a longtime coal miner. Case: Consol of PA Coal Co. LLC v. OWCP, No. 23-2105,…
Exclusivity Bars Staffing Company Employee From Suing Employer’s Client
The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that a staffing company employee could not proceed with a civil suit against his borrowing employer and its employee. Case: Solis-Santos v. Lester, No.
Court Upholds Finding of Compensable Neck Injury
The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a worker’s neck injury was compensable. Case: E.G. Middleton Inc. v. Spry, No. 1659-24-1, 10/28/2025, unpublished. Facts: Robert Spry worked for E.G. Middleton…