A federal appellate court denied an employer’s petition for review of a worker’s Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act benefits.
Case: Sun Terminals Inc. v. Polo, No. 24-14016, 10/15/2025, unpublished.
Facts and…
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a finding that a worker suffered a discrete new injury to his previously injured ankle after twisting it at work.
Case: Marion County Coal Resources…
The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division announced that premium assessment rates will remain unchanged in 2026.
The division said the premium assessment rate for 2026 will be 9.8%, the same as it…
A federal appellate court denied an employer’s petition for review of black lung benefits to a long-time coal miner.
Case: Cumberland River Coal Co. v. OWCP, No. 25-3080, 10/14/2025, unpublished.
Facts: Carlos…
The Delaware Superior Court overturned the denial of a worker’s petition for additional compensation due to a psychological injury.
Case: Lankford v. Kent County, No. N24A-12-001 SSA, 10/16/2025, published.
Facts: Robert Lankford…