AG Sues PBMs Over Opioid Epidemic
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch filed a lawsuit accusing pharmacy benefit managers of contributing to the oversupply of opioids in the state and fueling an illegal secondary market.
The complaint filed…
Registration Opens for Comp Conference
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation opened registration for its Workers’ Compensation Conference being held virtually in October.
The conference will feature sessions covering topics that include artificial intelligence, average weekly…
Court Upholds Closure of Worker’s Claim, Denial of Additional Treatment
The Washington Court of Appeals upheld a decision closing a worker’s claim and denying her further treatment.
Case: Creighton v. United Airlines Inc., No. 58293-7-II, 08/27/2024, unpublished.
Facts: Tamra Creighton worked for…
Worker Can’t Proceed With Civil Suit Against Statutory Employer
A Missouri appellate court ruled that a worker could not proceed with a civil suit against a company that qualified as his statutory employer.
Case: Montgomery v. Coreslab Structures (Missouri) Inc.,…
Carrier Has Duty to Cover Property Owner for Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that an insurance company had a duty to provide coverage to a property owner defending against a Labor Law claim.
Case: Arch Specialty Insurance Co.