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Work Comp Division Updates Gainful Employment Threshold
The Oregon Workers' Compensation Division increased the threshold used to determine gainful employment and eligibility for permanent total disability benefits. An injured worker's adjusted average weekly wage and the federal poverty…
Injured Nurse Fails to Prove Additional Disability, Compensable Conditions
The Nebraska Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits to a nurse but found that she failed to establish additional disability or compensable conditions resulting from her employment or her work-related…
Bill Would Require Safety Rules for Heat, Cold
An Arizona lawmaker introduced legislation that would require regulations protecting workers from extreme heat and cold. HB 2928 would direct the Industrial Commission of Arizona to establish standards for every industry…
Labor Law Claim Reinstated for Worker Struck by Pipe
A New York appellate court revived a worker’s Labor Law claim against one defendant and granted summary judgment on his claim against two others. Case: Mustafaj v. City of New York,…
Court Rejects Defendant’s Claim of Alter Ego Status for Worker’s Employer
A New York appellate court rejected a defendant’s claim that it was an alter ego of an allegedly injured worker’s employer and allowed the worker to proceed with his suit…
Court Overturns Summary Dismissal of Worker’s Claim for Aggravation Injuries
An Ohio appellate court overturned a grant of summary judgment for an employer on a worker’s claim for benefits for an aggravation of his preexisting shoulder conditions. Alexander Taye worked as…
Court: Employer’s Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment Properly Denied as Untimely
The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld the denial of an employer’s motion to set aside a default judgment as untimely. Case: Gamez v. EasyEx MO Ofallon LLC, No. ED113623, 01/13/2026, published. Facts…
DWC: Applicants for QME Reappointment Must Have Education Credits
The California Division of Workers' Compensation on Wednesday said all applicants for reappointment as a qualified medical evaluator must satisfy new continuing education requirements by April 1. In February 2024, the…
Court Upholds Dismissal of Firefighter’s Bad Faith Claims
A federal appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment dismissing a volunteer firefighter’s bad faith actions against the administrators who handled his claim. Case: Rajabi v. Sedgwick Claims Management Services…
Industrial Commission Proposes Fee Schedule Update
The Industrial Commission of Arizona is holding hearings in February to discuss proposed revisions to its fee schedule. This year's update to the Arizona Physicians' and Pharmaceutical Fee Schedule Proposal includes…
IAIABC Accepting Nominations for NextGen Awards
The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions on Wednesday opened nominations for its 10th annual NextGen Awards. The association said the awards recognize people under 40 who are positively…
Senate Passes Amended Bill to Increase PPD Benefits
The California Senate passed an amended bill to adjust permanent partial disability benefits that no longer includes an automatic adjustment for inflation. Sen. Anna Caballero The Senate on Tuesday voted 30-10…