Worker Who Fell From Ladder Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his fall from a ladder.
Case: Gomez v. Brookfield Properties…
Supreme Court Denies Worker Additional TTD, Expansion of Claim, but Allows More Treatment
The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a worker was not entitled to additional temporary total disability benefits or to expand the scope of her claim, but she should not…
Lack of Activity Sinks Worker’s Civil Suit
A Louisiana appellate court ruled that a man’s pursuit of a workers’ compensation claim did not allow him to avoid having his civil suit against a property owner be deemed…
Supreme Court Agrees That Administrator Unreasonably Denied Claim
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a determination that an administrator unreasonably denied a worker’s claim for injuries from a locker falling on her.
Case: Graham Packaging Co. LP v. Barnes,…
Carpenter Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Fall From Ladder
A New York appellate court ruled that a carpenter should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his fall from a ladder.
Case: Rudzikewycz v. 164 West…