by David Schek | Feb 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Illinois Appellate Court upheld an award of benefits to a worker for injuries sustained when he fell from a pallet.
Case: Source One Staffing v. IWCC, No. 24L4548, 01/16/2026, unpublished.
Facts: Ciro…
by David Schek | Feb 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
The California Workers’ Compensation Institute opened registration for its 62nd annual meeting, being held March 26 in Sacramento.
Sarah Bohn
The theme of the 2026 meeting is “When Old Models No…
by David Schek | Feb 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
A federal appellate court denied an employer’s challenge to a worker’s black lung benefits, holding that the judge’s finding of total disability was supported by the worker’s pulmonary evaluation results.
Case: Clinchfield…
by David Schek | Feb 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
A New York appellate court ruled that summary judgment could not be granted in a Labor Law dispute because of conflicting evidence on whether the worker was required to perform his…
by David Schek | Feb 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim for his fall from a ladder, as well as the dismissal…