Worker Forfeits Award by Failing to Disclose Disc Jockey Job
A New York appellate court upheld a forfeiture of benefits to a worker for failing to fully disclose his work as a disc jockey and his ability to lift heavy…
Court Rejects Carrier’s Challenge to Delivery Driver’s Award for Head Injuries
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of an insurance carrier’s challenge to an award to an injured delivery driver.
Case: Matter of Belfiore v. Penske Logistics LLC, No. 533503,…
Audits Lead to $95,750 in Fines for UROs; High Scores Save Administrators From Penalties
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation fined nine utilization review organizations a combined $95,750 for violations uncovered during 2021 audits.
At the same time, while the division identified 75 violations in…
Worker Who Didn’t Receive Notice of Court Date Gets New Hearing on Claim
An Ohio appellate court upheld a grant of a new hearing to an injured worker because he had not received notice of the initial hearing on his claim.
Case: State ex rel.
Bill Would Allow Governor to Name Agency to Manage CURES Database
California lawmakers are considering legislation that would require Gov. Gavin Newsom to designate a new agency to manage the state’s prescription drug monitoring database.
The Department of Justice currently runs the…