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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BWC Considers 1% Rate Cut for Private Employers
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation announced that its board of directors is considering a 1% reduction in private employer rates.
If approved, the eighth consecutive rate reduction and the 17th…
Employer Gets Relief From Judgment After Attorney Fails to Appear
An Ohio appellate court ruled that a trial judge committed an abuse of discretion in entering judgment against an employer after its attorney failed to appear at a case management…
Truck Driver Proves Entitlement to PTD Benefits Under Odd-Lot Doctrine
The Illinois Appellate Court upheld a determination that a truck driver was permanently and totally disabled under the odd-lot doctrine.
Case: Standard Forwarding v. IWCC (Conner), No. 23MR470, 01/12/2026, unpublished.
Facts: Jerry…