DWC Report Shows Uptick in COVID Claims
Florida workers filed 368 claims for COVID-19 in May, up from 234 in April and 105 in March, according to the latest report from the Division of Workers’ Compensation.
A total…
Court Increases Worker’s Awards of Penalties, Attorney Fees From Employer
A Louisiana appellate court increased an injured worker’s awards of penalties and attorney fees for his employer’s failure to pay for his medical treatment, its delay in approving his choice…
Governor Signs Bills Allowing NYSIF to Insure Businesses With Unpaid Balances
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill allowing the state’s workers’ compensation carrier of last resort to issue a policy to a former policyholder even when that business has…
Staffing Firm Owner Charged With Fraud
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office announced a woman who operated two temporary staffing agencies was charged with workers’ compensation premium fraud.
A Worcester County grand jury in May indicted Solynna Taing,…
Carrier Gets Summary Judgment Dismissing Contribution, Indemnity Claims Against Employer
A New York appellate court ruled that an insurance carrier should have been granted summary judgment dismissing the indemnification and contribution claims against its insured, the employer of an injured…