Worker’s Delay in Filing Claim Forecloses Finding of Compensability
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals overturned a finding of compensability for a worker’s injuries from a fall, since she did not file a claim within six months of her…
Mine Worker’s Arm Injuries Compensable Despite Initial Report of Nonwork Accident
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a mine worker’s arm injuries were compensable despite his initial report of a nonwork-related accident.
Case: ACNR Resources v. Banco, No.
Governor Approves Stroke Presumption
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill creating a presumption of compensability for firefighters who suffer strokes.
The governor on Friday signed H 3163, adding coverage for strokes to the…
Federal Court Finds Volunteer Firefighter Entitled to Warranty of Seaworthiness
A federal appellate court ruled that a volunteer firefighter injured while responding to a boat fire on the Hudson River was entitled to the warranty of seaworthiness and that his receipt…
Worker’s Inconsistent Accounts of Accident Prevent Summary Judgment
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim based on his inconsistent accounts of the alleged accident.
Case: Ramirez v. 2500 Webb…