A federal appellate court revived an airline employee’s claim that he was terminated in retaliation for his pursuit of workers’ compensation benefits for a head injury.
Case: Mercado v. Hyannis Air…
A Florida appellate court said an administrative rule of the Office of Judges of Compensation Claims had to yield to a conflicting Rule of Appellate Procedure on the application of…
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld an award of benefits to a diesel mechanic for a back injury.
Case: Penske v. Hughey, No. 25-112, 09/10/2025, published.
Facts: James Hughey worked for Penske…
California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal on Wednesday published its finding that a guilty plea is sufficient to suspend a provider from participating in the state’s workers’ compensation system, even…
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry announced that the 2026 Special Compensation Fund premium surcharge will be 4.16%, and the self-insured assessment rate will be 11.87%.
The assessment finances the Workers’ Compensation…