Worker Struck by Falling Bricks Not Entitled to Summary Judgment
A New York appellate court upheld a denial of summary judgment on the Labor Law claims by a worker struck by falling bricks.
Case: Romero v. Evergreen Gardens II LLC, No.
Carrier Can’t Be Compelled to Disclose Underwriting File to Worker
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker’s motion to compel a carrier to disclose its underwriting file was properly denied.
Case: Lannon v. Everest National Insurance Co., No. 2025-00148,…
Nonsubscribing Employer Can Compel Arbitration of Family’s Wrongful Death Claim
A Texas appellate court ruled that a nonsubscribing employer could compel the family of a worker to arbitrate a wrongful death claim arising from a fatal accident.
Case: R&L Carriers Shared Services LLC…
Court Upholds Finding of Compensability for Worker’s Muscle Strain
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker was entitled to benefits for a muscle strain.
Case: Triple H Enterprises Inc. v. Reed, No. 25-ICA-433, 04/07/2026, published.
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Worker Who Fell From Ladder Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claims
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from a fall from a ladder.
Case: Amancha…