Board Must Revisit Calculation of Worker’s SLU Award
A New York appellate court ordered the Workers’ Compensation Board to revisit its decision to offset a worker’s schedule loss of use from a shoulder injury by his prior SLUs for…
Court Upholds Award of Interim TTD for Injured Worker
The Montana Workers’ Compensation Court ruled that a worker was entitled to an award of interim temporary total disability benefits.
Case: Victory Insurance Co. Inc. v. Andell, No. 2022-6029, 06/27/2022, published.
Facts:…
Worker’s Mistake in Addressing Appeal Results in Dismissal of Untimely Filing
The Commonwealth Court ruled that a worker’s mistake in mailing his appeal to the workers’ compensation judge instead of the Workers’ Compensation Board properly resulted in the dismissal of his…
Worker Fails to Assert Viable Intentional Tort Claim for Alleged Paint Exposure Injuries
The Connecticut Appellate Court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s intentional tort claim against his employer based on alleged injuries from industrial exposure to paint.
Case: Lavette v. Stanley Black &…
Observers Say States Moving Away From National Commission Recommendations
Industry observers who gathered in Washington, D.C., Monday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the National Commission on State Workers’ Compensation report said states have been moving further away from…