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Truck Driver Fails to Prove Occupational Pneumoconiosis Claim
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a truck driver’s claim for occupational pneumoconiosis. Case: Henry v. City of Wheeling, No. 25-ICA-136, 10/24/2025, published. Facts: William Henry went to…
Court Upholds Expansion of Injured Firefighter’s Claim
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the expansion of an injured firefighter’s claim. Case: City of Wheeling v. Gilbert, No. 25-ICA-138, 10/24/2025, published. Facts: David Gilbert worked for the City of…
Court: Worker Struck by Falling Concrete Should Have Gotten Summary Judgment
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from being struck by falling concrete. Case: Moises-Ortiz…
Bill Would Increase Burial Expenses to $10,000
Illinois lawmakers could consider a proposal to increase workers' compensation burial expenses by 25% during the second year of the current legislative session. HB 4177 would increase the amount employers would…
Judge Errs in Enforcing Lien Against Worker’s Lump-Sum Settlement
The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that a trial judge erred in enforcing a carrier’s lien against a worker’s lump-sum settlement in a third-party action. Case: McLeod v. BITCO Insurance Cos., No.
Denial of Benefits for Firefighter’s PTSD Overturned
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania overturned a denial of benefits to a firefighter who was disabled by post-traumatic stress disorder created by his inability to save the lives of two…
Injured Worker’s 6th Back Surgery Not Compensable
The Delaware Superior Court upheld a finding that a worker’s sixth back surgery was not compensable. Case: Jackson v. Pep Boys, No. N25A-03-003 FWW, 10/20/2025, published. Facts and procedural history: Robert Jackson…
WCS Posts FAQ on Bill Giving First Responders More Provider Choices
The Nevada Workers' Compensation Section posted a list of answers to frequently asked questions about new legislation giving first responders more options when choosing a provider for heart and lung…
Court Overturns Jury’s $10 Million Award for Injured Worker
A New York appellate court overturned a jury’s award of $10 million in punitive damages for an injured worker. Case: Petrosian v. B&A Warehousing Inc., No. 2020-03114, 10/15/2025, published. Facts: George Petrosian…
Court Revives Worker’s Claim Because Expert Opinions Present Triable Issues
An Ohio appellate court revived a worker’s claim, finding that the competing expert opinions presented by the parties gave rise to a triable issue that could not be resolved on…
Supreme Court Upholds Compensability of Firefighter’s Knee Injury
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a finding of compensability for a firefighter’s knee injury. Case: City of Wheeling v. Melsop, No. 25-382, 10/21/2025, published. Facts: Cody Melsop worked for the City…
Carrier for Last Employer to Expose Worker to Hazardous Noise Levels Must Pay Claim
The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that the insurance carrier for the last employer responsible for exposing a worker to hazardous levels of noise for a period of over a year…