The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker’s claim due to his lack of credibility.
Case: Marstiller v. Masters of Disasters LLC, No. 23-639, 11/26/2024, published.
Facts: Ryan Marstiller…
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday enacted legislation that allows all workers, not just first responders, to file claims for mental stress.
The governor signed Senate Bill 6635/Assembly Bill 5745,…
The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a worker was entitled to benefits for his occupational pneumoconiosis from the employer that was not the last to expose him to coal dust.
Case:…
The Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that a worker’s postsurgical impairment rating can support an award of increased disability benefits.
Case: Springfield Pest v. Peterman, No. 2056-23-2, 11/26/2024, published.
Facts and procedural history:…
A New York appellate court ruled that a Labor Law defendant was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing an injured worker’s claims against it.
Case: Kalaf v. PSEG Long Island LLC,…