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Distillery Not Entitled to Up-The-Ladder Immunity from Liability for Worker’s Injuries
The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled that a distillery was not entitled to up-the-ladder immunity from liability for injuries sustained by a fuel delivery driver while making a delivery. Case: Norman…
CWCI Reports Continued Increase in Loss Costs
The California Workers' Compensation Institute reported that the pandemic temporarily disrupted loss cost trends but did not curtail the persistent growth in medical and indemnity claim costs. The pandemic temporarily moderated…
Split Court Says Worker’s Claim for Additional Benefits Was Untimely
A divided panel of the District of Columbia’s high court ruled that a worker’s claim for additional benefits was properly dismissed as untimely. Case: Crutchfield v. DOES, Nos. 24-AA-1000 & 24-AA-1046,…
Federal Court Upholds Dismissal of Claims Against Liftboat Operator
A federal appellate court upheld the dismissal of claims for maritime-law negligence and subrogation against a liftboat operator. Case: Aries Marine Corp v. American Longshore Mutual Association Ltd., No. 26-30226, 09/14/2026,…
Water Damage Forces IWCC to Move Hearings from Collinsville
The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission announced that it is moving hearings to Springfield because of significant water damage at its building in Collinsville. Remediation work has started in Collinsville, but the…
Carrier Can Pierce Corporate Veil of Former Insured
A federal appellate court ruled that the workers’ compensation carrier for a now-defunct coal mine staffing company was entitled to pierce the corporate veil and void the transfer of the…
Worker Who Fell on Permanent Staircase Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker who fell on a permanent staircase at a construction site should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case:…
LASIE Holding Annual Conference Nov. 11-13
The Louisiana Association of Self-Insured Employers is holding its annual conference Nov. 11-13 in Baton Rouge. The conference will feature a legislative and legal update, as well as sessions exploring strategies…
WCD to Audit Arbiter, Interpreter Payments
The Oregon Workers' Compensation Division said announced plans to review the timeliness and accuracy of payments for arbiter and interpreter services. The division said it will audit a sample of medical…
Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Claim for Adjustment Disorder
The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for benefits for his diagnosis of adjustment disorder. Case: Hayes v. Trimet, No. 864, 09/10/2026, unpublished. Facts: Ronald Hayes worked…
Exiting Your PEO Left You Exposed: What Staffing Agencies Miss About Standalone Workers’ Comp
Intended readers: HR managers, operations leaders, and business owners considering or managing a standalone workers’ compensation plan after leaving a professional employer organization (PEO). Why standalone workers’ compensation matters after a PEO…
NCCI Posts Report on 2026 Legislative Trends
The National Council on Compensation Insurance said that the topics of interest in state and federal bills monitored in 2026 were mainly consistent with topics from prior years. However, there was…