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Vocational Expert Can Use Personal Knowledge to Establish Available Positions for Worker
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that an employer was entitled to modify a worker’s benefits after it identified jobs within her capabilities that would enable her to increase her earning…
Supreme Court Upholds Widow’s Award for Worker’s Fatal Brain Infection
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld an award of benefits to a widow whose husband succumbed to a fungal brain infection. Case: Blackhawk Mining LLC v. Banks, No. 25-273, 09/10/2025, published. Facts: Timothy…
Court Raises Fee Awards for Workers Who Prevail at Trial, on Appeal
A Louisiana appellate court upheld benefits for a worker’s back injury and ruled that the appropriate award of fees incurred by a worker who prevails at trial and on appeal should be…
Excavating Company Fined $140,500 for Knowingly Putting Workers in Danger
A Washington Department of Labor and Industries inspector took spontaneous action to stop activity on a construction site when he noticed workers in an inadequately protected trench. Inspector Tyler Barrick photographed…
Preferred Employers Insurance Names Kimberly Wagner an Assistant Vice President
Preferred Employers Insurance appointed Kimberly Wagner assistant vice president of product and underwriting. Kimberly Wagner Wagner brings more than 25 years of experience in underwriting, operations and product development, as well…
Physician, Practitioner Section of Fee Schedule Updated
The California Division of Workers' Compensation updated the physician and practitioner section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to incorporate Medicare's fourth quarter changes. The division said updates to the Physician…
DWC Announces EAC Appointments
California Division of Workers’ Compensation Administrative Director George Parisotto appointed two new members to the committee tasked with investigating complaints of judicial misconduct. Sherry E. Grant (geklaw.com) Parisotto appointed Eugene Gogerman,…
MEMIC Group Acquires South Dakota Firm
The MEMIC Group and parent company Main Employers' Mutual Insurance Co. announced the acquisition of the Dakota Group and four of its affiliated insurance companies. The Dakota Group is a provider of…
NYSIF Launches Podcast
The New York State Insurance Fund is launching a new podcast, NYSIF FUNDamental, that it said will cover worker safety, climate change, mental wellness, finance, technology and other issues that…
Worker Fails to Prove Total Disability, Gets Benefits for 90% PPD
A New York appellate court upheld a finding that a worker had a 90% permanent partial disability, not a total disability. Case: Matter of Brickner v Medtronic Inc., No. CV-24-1036, 09/11/2025,…
Appeal of Daughter’s Comp Claim Fails Due to Insufficient Pleadings
The Nevada Court of Appeals ruled that a mother’s failure to challenge all bases in the denial of her petition for review in her daughter’s closed workers’ compensation claim was fatal. Case: Collins v.
Court Rejects Worker’s Constitutional Challenge to Denial of PTD Claim
The Arkansas Court of Appeals rejected a worker’s challenge to the denial of her request for permanent total disability benefits. Case: Sowell v. Evergreen Packaging LLC, No. CV-23-498, 09/10/2025, published. Facts: Lisa…