Roofer Who Fell Through Chimney Opening Gets Summary Judgment on Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a roofer should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from falling through a hole that had…
Worker Can Proceed With Labor Law Claims for Hydraulic Jack Mishap
A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker could proceed with part of his Labor Law claim for injuries from falling while he attempted to unload a hydraulic jack from…
Lapse of Doctor’s Certification Results in Noncompensable Surgery
The Delaware Superior Court ruled that an employer was not liable for the cost of an operation that was admittedly reasonable and necessary treatment for a work injury but was performed…
Abuse-of-Discretion Standard of Review Applies to Readjustment of Worker’s Benefits
The Washington Court of Appeals ruled that an abuse-of-discretion standard of review applies to a decision by the Department of Labor and Industries to adjust a worker’s benefits for an…
Fraud Report Finds Slight Rise in 2021 Comp Claims
New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang on Tuesday released the 2021 Workers’ Compensation Fraud Annual Report, publishing results on work comp claims and fraud investigation results last year.
With New…