Court Finds Worker’s Condition Worsened to Total Disability
The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker had suffered a worsening of his condition to the point he had become permanently and totally disabled.
Case: Muhlenberg County…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Janitor’s Knee Injury Claim
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a janitor’s claim of injury to her knee.
Case: Smith v. Constellium US Holding I LLC, No. 25-106, 07/28/2025, published.
Facts: Sharon Smith…
WCIRB Committee to Review Classification Studies
A Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau advisory committee will review recommendations to modify certain classification codes for the food and beverage manufacturing or processing industry during an Aug. 12 meeting.
The…
Security Deposit Rulemaking Group Meets Aug. 27
The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division confirmed that a group tasked with drafting rules to implement legislation exempting self-insured school districts from security deposit requirements will meet Aug. 27.
The division earlier…
Worker Gets Award for Foot Injury, but Not for Anxiety, Depression
The Nebraska Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker suffered a compensable foot injury, but his increased anxiety and depression were not compensable.
Case: In re Estate of Tunink…