No Summary Judgment for Worker Allegedly Struck by Steel Beam
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim from being struck by a steel beam.
Case: Heras v Ming…
Court Revives Tort Claims for Defendants’ Allegedly Intentional Exposure of Worker to Asbestos
The Illinois Appellate Court revived an action against multiple defendants for allegedly exposing a worker to asbestos and concealing the danger from him, which led to his death from mesothelioma years…
Exclusive Remedy Bars Worker’s Action Against Grocery Store
A California appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s tort claim against a grocery store she had previously identified as her employer in a workers’ compensation claim.
Case: Lenzy v.
Three-Member Panel Reviewing MRA Methodologies
Florida’s Three-Member Panel will consider during an April 27 meeting adopting methodologies for maximum reimbursement allowances.
Panel members will discuss maximum payments for inpatient and outpatient services, ambulatory surgical centers and…
WCD Posts Updated Guidance on Coverage for Truckers
The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division on Monday released a revised industry notice saying motor carriers could be required to carry comp coverage for drivers.
“If a business is a for-hire motor…