A New York appellate court ruled that a worker’s Labor Law claims were properly dismissed because of the homeowner exemption from liability.
Case: Palma v. Cheer Hall LLC, No. 2023-10915, 08/05/2026, published.
Facts: Jose…
A New York appellate court partially revived a worker’s Labor Law and negligence claims for his alleged injuries from being struck by a delivery gate.
Case: Vasquez v. 1719 27 ST…
A federal appellate court denied an employer’s petition for review of an award of black lung benefits to its employee.
Case: Bluff Spur Coal Corp. v. OWCP, No. 24-2181, 08/04/2026, unpublished.
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A federal appellate court ruled that an insurance carrier did not have a duty to defend an employer from a lawsuit by the estate of a worker who was killed…
An Ohio appellate court partially revived a Bureau of Workers’ Compensation employee’s claim of disability discrimination against his employer.
Case: O’Brien v. BWC, No. 25AP-608, 08/04/2026, published.
Facts: Hagen O’Brien worked for…