Worker’s Prior Settlement Doesn’t Bar New Claim
The North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits to a worker for an injury to his shoulder, finding that his prior settlement of a shoulder injury case…
Worker Can Proceed With Claim for Injuries From Falling Object
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker could proceed with his Labor Law claim for his injuries from a falling object.
Case: Cicale v. Hines 1045 Avenue of the…
Supreme Court Says Logger Proved Occupational Disease
The Idaho Supreme Court ruled that a logger met his burden of proving he had developed an occupational disease affecting his back.
Case: Lowery v. Galen Kuykendall Logging, No. 50777, 12/11/2024,…
OSHA Finalizes Rule on PPE Fit Requirements
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration finalized a revision of the personal protective equipment standard for construction, which requires that safety equipment fits workers.
The revision to the standard adds specific language requiring…
Janitor Fails to Link Knee Injury to Employment
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a janitor’s claim of injury to her knee.
Case: Smith v. Constellium US Holding I LLC, No. 24-ICA-238, 12/06/2024, published.
Facts: Sharon…