Worker’s SLU Award Can’t Be Apportioned to Prior Ankle Injury
A New York appellate court upheld a determination that a worker’s schedule loss of use for his ankle could not be apportioned between two injuries.
Case: Matter of Diamond v. Warren…
Board Properly Discharges Special Fund From Liability for Claim
A New York appellate court upheld a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board discharging the Special Disability Fund from liability for a claim.
Case: Matter of O’Donnell v. University of Rochester,…
Labor Contractor Sentenced to 90 Days in Jail for Fraud
A Southern California labor contractor who pleaded guilty to fraud charges in March was sentenced to 90 days in jail and 24 months of felony probation, the Ventura County District…
DWC Going Virtual for Wednesday P&T Meeting
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that Wednesday’s meeting of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee will be held virtually.
“In light of the continued prevalence of COVID-19 in the community, DWC…
Travelers: 35% of Workplace Injuries Occur in First Year on Job
The Traveler’s Cos. reported that more than a third of workplace injuries from 2015 through 2019 occurred during a worker’s first year on the job.
Travelers said its review of more…