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No Summary Judgment for Worker Injured by Falling Panes of Glass
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injury from being struck by falling glass panes. Case:…
Worker Entitled to New Panel of Physicians After Treating Doctor Discharges Her From Care
The Supreme Court of Tennessee’s Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel upheld a determination that a woman was entitled to a new panel of physicians qualified and willing to treat her work-related…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Compensability for Deputy Sheriff’s Cervical Stenosis
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a finding that a deputy sheriff’s cervical stenosis was unrelated to his work injury. Case: Price v. Raleigh County Commission, No. 25-418, 10/21/2025, published. Facts: Matthew…
Judge’s Findings Insufficient to Support Rejection of Worker’s Claim
A divided Arizona Court of Appeals overturned the denial of a worker’s claim, with a majority holding that an administrative law judge failed to make sufficient factual findings to support…
Federal Court Denies Employer’s Petition for Review of LHWCA Award
A federal appellate court denied an employer’s petition for review of a worker's Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act benefits. Case: Sun Terminals Inc. v. Polo, No. 24-14016, 10/15/2025, unpublished. Facts and…
Court Reinstates Arbitrator’s Award of Full Holiday Pay for Injured Police Officer
The New Jersey Superior Court’s Appellate Division reinstated an arbitrator’s award, finding that a correctional police officer was entitled to full holiday pay for the holidays that fell within the…
WCIRB Posts 2026 X-Mods
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau said insurers, agents and brokers can access recently published 2026 experience modifications for California policyholders. Insurers, agents and brokers who use WCIRB Connect can view…
Court Overturns Finding of Compensability for Worker’s Hearing Loss
A New York appellate court overturned the Workers’ Compensation Board’s finding that a man had suffered compensable, noise-related hearing loss. Case: Matter of Spada v. Keeler Construction Co., No. CV-24-0449, 10/09/2025,…
Supreme Court Upholds Finding That Worker Had Discrete New Injury
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a finding that a worker suffered a discrete new injury to his previously injured ankle after twisting it at work. Case: Marion County Coal Resources…
Federal Court Denies Employer’s Petition for Review of Black Lung Award
A federal appellate court denied an employer’s petition for review of black lung benefits to a long-time coal miner. Case: Cumberland River Coal Co. v. OWCP, No. 25-3080, 10/14/2025, unpublished. Facts: Carlos…
WCD Posts Assessment Bulletin for 2026
The Oregon Workers' Compensation Division announced that premium assessment rates will remain unchanged in 2026. The division said the premium assessment rate for 2026 will be 9.8%, the same as it…
Judge Overturns Denial of Worker’s Petition for Additional Compensation
The Delaware Superior Court overturned the denial of a worker’s petition for additional compensation due to a psychological injury. Case: Lankford v. Kent County, No. N24A-12-001 SSA, 10/16/2025, published. Facts: Robert Lankford…