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DWC Updates Hospital Outpatient, ASC Fee Schedule
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation updated sections of the Official Medical Fee Schedule covering hospital departments and ambulatory surgical centers to conform to changes made by Medicare. The division said…
JCC Errs in Prospectively Awarding Treatment for Worker’s Hernia
Florida’s 1st District Court of Appeal ruled that a judge of compensation claims erred in prospectively awarding treatment for a worker’s hernia without first determining whether the condition was caused…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Authorization for Lumbar Surgery
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of authorization for a worker’s lumbar surgery. Case: Hankins v. Sprouting Farms Corp., No. 25-245, 09/16/2025, published. Facts and procedural history: Dallas Hankins worked…
Court Publishes Decision Applying Exclusivity to Shovel Attack on Worker
The Illinois Appellate Court has ordered publication of its decision that found exclusivity shielded an employer from liability for injuries that a worker suffered in an attack by the owner’s…
Governor Signs Contractor Coverage Bills
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills requiring regulators to provide yearly updates on disciplinary actions against unlicensed contractors and setting a minimum fine for contracting without work comp coverage. The governor…
MEMIC Announces $19M Dividend
Maine-based workers' compensation carrier MEMIC Group announced that its board of directors approved a $19 million dividend for more than 17,000 policyholders. The carrier said the dividend is based on its…
AFL-CIO Bails on ‘Agreed Bill’ Process
The Illinois AFL-CIO told Gov. J.B. Pritzker that it is withdrawing from the agreed-bill process for revising work comp and unemployment laws, saying its good-faith participation is not being reciprocated…
Laborer Proves Compensability of Conditions Related to Neck, Shoulder Injuries
The Illinois Appellate Court upheld an award of benefits for a laborer for conditions related to injuries he sustained to his neck and shoulder. Case: City of Chicago v. IWCC, No.
Court: Labor Law Defendants Entitled to Summary Dismissal of Claim
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for the defendants in a Labor Law claim. Case: Barron v. City of New York, No. 2022-04687, 10/01/2025, published. Facts: Don…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Attempt to Expand Claim
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a decision denying the expansion of a worker’s claim and for additional treatments. Case: Bragg v. Blue Creek Mining LLC, No. 25-276, 09/16/2025, published. Facts: Danford…
Employer Doesn’t Waive Ability to Challenge Worker’s Entitlement to Benefits
The North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld a finding that an employer did not waive its ability to challenge an injured worker’s entitlement to benefits and that its contest of the…
Ned Gaines Named Insurance Commissioner
Department of Business and Industry Director Kristopher Sanchez appointed Ned Gaines as Commissioner of the Nevada Division of Insurance, effective Oct. 6. Ned Gaines Gaines has served in the position in…