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Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Application for Reconsideration
A New York appellate court upheld a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Board denying a worker’s application for reconsideration and/or full board review. Case: Matter of Sylvester v. Department of Corrections…
State Employee Can’t Proceed With Civil Claims for Injuries From Workplace Attack
The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that a state employee could not proceed with civil claims against his employer for his alleged injuries from being attacked at work. Case: Dumanovskiy v.
DIR Issues Reminder on State Labor, Safety Laws as Fire Season Approaches
The Department of Industrial Relations and its divisions — the California Labor Commissioner’s Office and Cal/OSHA — say contractors working in connection with all wildfire responses must follow state labor and workplace…
Worker With History of Back Issues Doesn’t Prove Compensability of Alleged New Conditions
The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a worker with a history of back issues did not prove the compensability of his new alleged conditions. Case: Robey v. Weir…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Worker’s Cervical Disc Displacement
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a finding that a worker failed to prove that his cervical disc displacement was a compensable injury. Case: Morgan v. Cornerstone Labor Services Inc., No.
Injured Worker Waives Right to Cross-Examine Employer’s Expert
A New York appellate court upheld a determination that a worker waived the right to cross-examine her employer’s expert witness. Case: Matter of Rodin v. Department of Parks and Recreation, No.
Bill Cites Inflated Rates as Reason to Ban Certain Prescriptions
A Hawaii lawmaker wants to prohibit the prescribing of certain drugs to injured workers, saying the lack of clear provisions governing reimbursement rates has resulted in inflated charges. HB 1648, by Rep. Scot…
Bill Would Increase Minimum TD Benefit, Require Annual Increases Starting in 2027
Legislation in South Carolina would double the minimum temporary disability benefit and require annual increases, starting in 2027. Rep. Tiffany Spann-Wilder H 4820, by Rep. Tiffany Spann-Wilder, D-Charleston, would increase the…
Report: Owner of Waste Management Company Admits to Not Having Comp
The owner of Hawkeye Waste Systems admitted to not having workers' compensation insurance in response to criminal charges stemming from a fatal accident in 2024, the Iowa City Press-Citizen reports. Matthew…
DWC Adopts Death Investigator Benefits Rule
The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation adopted rules to implement legislation providing certain benefits for death investigators. Rules taking effect Jan. 29 specify that carriers must expedite and prioritize claims for…
Supreme Court Upholds 33% PPD Award to Coal Miner
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld an award of 33% permanent partial disability benefits to an injured coal miner. Case: Murray American Energy Inc. v. Yost, No. 25-577, 01/13/2026, published. Facts: Richard…
Attorney’s Improper Communication With Doctor Results in Denial of Worker’s Claim
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for hearing loss due to his attorney’s improper communication with his doctor. Case: Matter of Petti v. Asplundh Construction…