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Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Correctional Officer’s Claim for COVID-19 Infection
The Nevada Supreme Court upheld the denial of a correctional officer’s claim for benefits for his COVID-19 infection. Case: Holguin v. City of Henderson, No. 89345, 11/13/2025, published. Facts: John Holguin worked…
Injured Worker’s Employer Not Entitled to Summary Judgment on Third-Party Claims
A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker’s employer was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing the third-party claims against it. Case: Cotroneo v. Van Wagner Sign Erectors LLC,…
Labor Law Defendant Not Entitled to Relief From Default Judgment
A New York appellate court ruled that a trial justice properly denied a motion to vacate a default judgment entered against the defendant in a Labor Law claim. Case: Canales-Diaz v.
Court Orders Further Factfinding on Worker’s Ability to Land Alternate Employment
The North Carolina Court of Appeals ordered additional proceedings on whether a worker was able to find alternate employment and on his potential wage-earning capabilities. Case: Hall v. Jones Lang LaSalle Inc., No. COA25-59,…
Bill Would End Regulatory References to CDC Guidelines
Rules adopted by New York state agencies that reference guidelines or recommendations of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would be deemed to instead refer to nationally recognized…
Forfeiture of Benefits for Prior Shoulder Injury Doesn’t Bar Award for Later Shoulder Claim
A Florida appellate court ruled that a worker’s forfeiture of benefits for a prior shoulder injury did not bar her from receiving an award after she reinjured her shoulder at…
Court Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Statutory Fee Cap
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals upheld the constitutionality of a statutory cap on attorney fees at 15% of the compensation awarded or paid to an injured worker. Case: Carter-Shepherd v.
WCRI Announces Bob Hartwig to Keynote 2026 Conference
The Workers Compensation Research Institute announced that economist and industry expert Bob Hartwig will deliver the keynote address at its 2026 conference. Bob Hartwig Hartwig, a clinical associate professor of finance,…
No Benefits for Injured Truck Driver Who Was Independent Contractor
A Louisiana appellate court ruled that an injured truck driver was not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits because he was an independent contractor. Case: Winfield v. Indemnity Insurance Co. of North…
Court Denies Writ Relief for Worker in Challenge to MMI Finding
An Ohio appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to writ relief directing the Industrial Commission to vacate its finding that she had reached maximum medical improvement for…
Exclusivity Bars Camp Employee’s Dog Bite Claim
The Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that workers’ compensation exclusivity barred a camp employee from suing her employer for her injuries from being bitten by a dog. Case: Vidunas v. Camp…
Court Shuts Down School Custodian’s COVID Claim
A New York appellate court overturned a finding that a school custodian was exposed to an elevated risk of contracting COVID-19 in his workplace. Case: Matter of Angelo v. Southwestern Central School, No. CV-24-0407,…