Reported COVID Comp Claims Hit Low in March
The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation on Monday reported the lowest number of workers’ compensation COVID-19 claims since the start of the pandemic.
In March, the state received data on 72…
Annual Nonsubscriber Reports Due Saturday
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that the deadline for employers to opt out of the system is Saturday.
Texas law requires employers that do not provide work comp coverage…
Worker’s Conflicting Accounts of Accident Render Summary Judgment Inappropriate
A New York appellate court overturned a grant of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim due to his conflicting accounts of the accident.
Case: Lewis v. 96 Wythe Acquisition LLC, No.
Contractor Can’t Get Summary Judgment Dismissing Worker’s Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a contractor was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing a drywall worker’s Labor Law and negligence claims for an alleged accident.
Case: Londono v.
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Lumber Worker’s Alleged Injury From Unwitnessed Accident
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a denial of benefits to a lumber worker for an alleged injury from an unwitnessed accident, given the conflicts between his account and the…