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Board Must Determine Hog Farm Employee’s ‘Task Loss’
The Kansas Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a hog farm employee had suffered wage loss after an on-the-job injury and remanded for the Workers’ Compensation Board to revisit…
Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim; Defendants’ 3rd-Party Claim Dismissed
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim for his fall from a ladder, as well as the dismissal…
Bill Would Expand List of Firefighter Cancers With Enhanced Reimbursement
A Hawaii lawmaker introduced a bill that would expand the list of cancers for which providers are entitled to enhanced reimbursement rates on firefighter workers' compensation claims. Hawaii law authorizes reimbursement rates…
Federal Court Affirms Miner’s Award of Black Lung Benefits
A federal appellate court upheld an award of black lung benefits to a coal miner, finding no error in the Benefits Review Board’s interlocutory order or final order. Case: Dominion Coal…
No Benefits for Worker Who Lost Part of Leg
The Arizona Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for benefits for the partial amputation of his leg, finding he did not prove that the surgery was…
Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Fall From Ladder
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment to a worker on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from a fall from a ladder. Case: Rosario v.
Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Application for Reconsideration
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s application for reconsideration and/or full board review. Case: Matter of Wagner v. Bobley Publishing Corp., No. CV-24-2041, 01/15/2026, published. Facts and…
BWC Considers 1% Rate Cut for Private Employers
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation announced that its board of directors is considering a 1% reduction in private employer rates. If approved, the eighth consecutive rate reduction and the 17th…
Truck Driver Proves Entitlement to PTD Benefits Under Odd-Lot Doctrine
The Illinois Appellate Court upheld a determination that a truck driver was permanently and totally disabled under the odd-lot doctrine. Case: Standard Forwarding v. IWCC (Conner), No. 23MR470, 01/12/2026, unpublished. Facts: Jerry…
Employer Gets Relief From Judgment After Attorney Fails to Appear
An Ohio appellate court ruled that a trial judge committed an abuse of discretion in entering judgment against an employer after its attorney failed to appear at a case management…
Labor Law Defendants Get Partial Dismissal, Judgment Against Worker’s Employer
A New York appellate court ruled that the defendants in a Labor Law action were entitled to summary judgment dismissing part of a claim against them and on their claim for…
Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Fall on Staircase
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 on a staircase. Case: Batista-Rosa v.