Federal Court Affirms Miner’s Award of Black Lung Benefits
A federal appellate court upheld an award of black lung benefits to a coal miner, finding no error in the Benefits Review Board’s interlocutory order or final order.
Case: Dominion Coal…
Bill Would Expand List of Firefighter Cancers With Enhanced Reimbursement
A Hawaii lawmaker introduced a bill that would expand the list of cancers for which providers are entitled to enhanced reimbursement rates on firefighter workers’ compensation claims.
Hawaii law authorizes reimbursement rates…
No Benefits for Worker Who Lost Part of Leg
The Arizona Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for benefits for the partial amputation of his leg, finding he did not prove that the surgery was…
Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Fall From Ladder
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment to a worker on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from a fall from a ladder.
Case: Rosario v.
Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Application for Reconsideration
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s application for reconsideration and/or full board review.
Case: Matter of Wagner v. Bobley Publishing Corp., No. CV-24-2041, 01/15/2026, published.
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