No Benefits for Worker Injured in Restaurant Parking Lot
An Ohio appellate court ruled that a traveling employee did not suffer an injury in the course of or arising out of his employment when he fell in a restaurant…
No Summary Judgment on Worker’s Labor Law Claim for Runaway Forklift Accident
A New York appellate court overturned a grant of partial summary judgment to an injured worker for a forklift accident.
Case: Marino v. Manning Squires Hennig Co. Inc., No. 481 CA…
AM Best Ups Ratings for Synergy Comp Insurance Co.
AM Best updated its financial strength and long-term issuer credit ratings for Synergy Comp Insurance Co.
The rating organization upgraded Synergy’s financial strength rating to “A (excellent)” from “A minus (excellent).
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Split Court Overturns Summary Judgment for Defendant in Labor Law Case
A divided New York appellate court overturned a grant of summary judgment to the defendant in a Labor Law case for a worker injured in a fall from a ladder.
Case: Thomas v.
Court Orders Judge to Revisit Employer’s Request for Fees
The Oregon Court of Appeals overturned a denial of an employer’s request for an award of fees related to “groundless” claims by an injured former employee.
Case: Rondin-Rios v. 4 B…