DWC Reopening Hearing Sites Friday
The Kentucky Division of Workers’ Compensation will reopen hearing sites for in-person hearings and mediations Friday.
Attorneys and parties to a case will continue to have the option to attend hearings…
Supreme Court Upholds Award to Uninsured Subcontractor’s Employee for Saw Mishap
The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously affirmed an award to an uninsured subcontractor’s injured employee for his injuries from a power saw accident.
Case: BAMM Industries LLC v. West Virginia Office…
Widow Doesn’t Assert Viable Claims for Alleged Mishandling of Worker’s Comp Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that the administratrix of a worker’s estate did not assert viable claims against an insurance carrier and two adjusters for the alleged wrongful delay and…
Employer Gets Partial Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Head Injury
A New York appellate court ruled that a defendant was entitled to partial summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim for alleged head injuries.
Case: Szymkowiak v. New York Power…
No Additional Benefits for Hospital Worker Struck by Falling Ceiling Tile
The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld a denial of additional benefits to a hospital cafeteria worker for an injury from being struck by a falling ceiling tile.
Case: Carrick v. Baptist…