Supreme Court Upholds Award for Housekeeper’s Respiratory Injury
The Nebraska Supreme Court upheld an award of benefits to a housekeeper for a respiratory injury brought on by wearing a used face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Case: Prinz v.
Governor Signs Debit Card Bill, Vetoes Ag Worker Presumption
California Gov. Gavin Newsom enacted legislation allowing carriers to continue using prepaid debit cards for payment of temporary and permanent disability benefits.
At the same time, the governor vetoed a bill…
Court Denies Widower Benefits for Nursing Home Worker’s Death
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals upheld the denial of a widower’s claim for benefits for a nursing home worker’s death after her COVID-19 infection.
Rose Harrison worked for the Marion Regional…
Federal Appellate Court Upholds Award of Black Lung Benefits
A federal appellate court upheld an award of black lung benefits for a longtime coal miner.
Case: Consol PA Coal Co. v. OWCP, No. 23-1892, 09/17/2024, unpublished.
Facts: Stephen Hela worked as an…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Occupational Pneumoconiosis Claim
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker’s occupational pneumoconiosis claim.
Case: Lewis v. Columbia West Virginia Corp., No. 23-616, 09/23/2024, published.
Facts: Jackie W. Lewis Sr. worked for…