Substantial evidence establishing the existence of a permanent partial disability predating a subsequent compensable injury would be required for injured workers to qualify for benefits from California’s second injury fund…
Hawaii’s Intermediate Court of Appeals overturned an award of fees to the attorneys for an injured hotel worker, finding that the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations erred in denying…
The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled that the state Workers’ Compensation Board lacked jurisdiction to review a subrogation agreement among an employer, its carrier and two third-party alleged tortfeasors.
Case: Harper…
A New York appellate court ruled that the owners of a property were entitled to summary judgment dismissing a worker’s Labor Law and negligence claims against them.
Case: Harnisch v. City…
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a denial of benefits for a worker’s alleged shoulder injury, finding he failed to prove a new injury as opposed to an aggravation of…