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Governor Signs Airport Firefighter Presumption Bill
Firefighters at commercial airports regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration will be entitled to a series of rebuttable presumptions under a bill California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law. The governor…
Supreme Court Upholds Authorization of Nerve Blocks
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the authorization of bilateral medial branch nerve blocks for a worker’s back injury. Case: Blackhawk Mining v. Argabright, No. 25-274, 09/16/2025, published. Facts and procedural history:…
Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Injuries From Unguarded Saw
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from an unguarded, hand-held demolition saw. Case: Rodriguez…
DWC Seeks Comments on Designated Doctor Audit Plan
The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation is accepting comments on its proposed Designated Doctor Plan-Based Audit. "This audit will evaluate the medical necessity and reasonableness of referrals or additional testing ordered…
Employer Gets Summary Dismissal of FELA Claim for Worker’s Alleged Exposure to COVID-19
The New Jersey Superior Court’s Appellate Division upheld a grant of summary judgment dismissing a Federal Employers’ Liability Act claim for a worker’s death after his alleged on-the-job exposure to…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Worker’s Burn Injuries
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a denial of benefits for a worker’s burn injuries due to her lack of credibility. Case: Chambers v. Trinity Healthcare Services Inc., No. 25-278, 09/16/2025,…
Split Court Says Self-Insured Parent Not Liable for Black Lung Benefits
A divided federal appellate court ruled that the self-insured parent of a coal mine operator was not liable for black lung benefits on a claim filed years after the mine changed…
Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim; Defendants Get Indemnification
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim and reinstated the defendants’ claim for indemnification. Case: Ramos v. Ford Foundation, No. 159885/17, 10/02/2025,…
Court Upholds Denial of PD Claim for Worker With Long History of Health Issues
The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a permanent disability claim by a worker with a long history of health issues predating his employment. Case: Hayes v. Christian Retirement…
Water Removal Company Owner to Pay $15,944 for Operating Without Coverage
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation announced that the owner of a water removal and restoration company was ordered to pay $15,944 in restitution for operating without comp coverage. Daniel Hand,…
BWC Seeks Presenters for Educational Conference
The Tennessee Bureau of Workers' Compensation is looking for speakers for its upcoming educational conference. In addition to topics such as work comp laws and regulations, the bureau said it's interested…
Commission Must Revisit Adult Daughter’s Dependency on Worker
An Ohio appellate court granted partial writ relief to a worker’s adult daughter, ordering the Industrial Commission to consider whether she was dependent on him for support. Case: State ex rel. Holderman…