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BWC Seeks Comments on Proposed Rules
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation opened a public comment period on proposed changes to its fee schedule and payment rules for certain inpatient and outpatient services. The bureau said it…
WCD Proposes Changes to Coverage Responsibility Rules
The Oregon Workers' Compensation Division proposed changes to its employer and insurer coverage responsibility rules. The division said the revisions are needed to ensure its ability to timely revoke certification of…
Employer Must Indemnify Film Companies for Shooting of Security Guard
The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that the employer of a security guard who was shot on a movie set was liable for indemnifying some of the production companies for the…
Supreme Court Upholds Award for Mechanic’s Back Injury
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld an award of benefits to a diesel mechanic for a back injury. Case: Penske v. Hughey, No. 25-112, 09/10/2025, published. Facts: James Hughey worked for Penske…
OJCC’s Procedural Rule on Tolling Doesn’t Control Over Conflicting Rule of Appellate Procedure
A Florida appellate court said an administrative rule of the Office of Judges of Compensation Claims had to yield to a conflicting Rule of Appellate Procedure on the application of…
Federal Court Revives Injured Airline Worker’s Claim of Retaliation
A federal appellate court revived an airline employee’s claim that he was terminated in retaliation for his pursuit of workers’ compensation benefits for a head injury. Case: Mercado v. Hyannis Air…
Injured Worker With 2 Designated Doctors Can’t Demand 2 Panels to Select Replacements
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals ruled that an injured worker who had two designated doctors and demanded a second panel of physicians was entitled to only one. Case: Ex parte Lancaster,…
Supreme Court Upholds 10% PPD Award for Miner’s Occupational Pneumoconiosis
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a determination that a coal mine employee was entitled to a 10% permanent partial disability award for occupational pneumoconiosis. Case: Harvey v. Hobet Mining, No.
DLI Announces 2026 Assessment Rates
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry announced that the 2026 Special Compensation Fund premium surcharge will be 4.16%, and the self-insured assessment rate will be 11.87%. The assessment finances the Workers' Compensation…
LIRAB Has Jurisdiction Over Worker’s Appeal of Order Compelling Her to Attend Examination
The Hawaii Court of Appeals ruled that the Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board has jurisdiction over a worker’s appeal from an order compelling her to attend a medical examination. Case:…
Court Publishes Decision Allowing Provider Suspension for Dismissed Charges
California's 2nd District Court of Appeal on Wednesday published its finding that a guilty plea is sufficient to suspend a provider from participating in the state's workers' compensation system, even…
Denial of Claim for Accidental Disability Retirement Overturned
The New Jersey Superior Court’s Appellate Division overturned the denial of a public employee’s claim for accidental disability retirement benefits, finding that the wrong causation standard was used to analyze…