The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a denial of authorization for nerve block treatments for an injured worker.
Case: Cooper v. Lowe’s Home Centers Inc., No. 24-ICA-55, 07/30/2024, unpublished.
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Written premium for the first three months of 2024 was 3% lower than it was for the same period in 2023, the California Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau said in…
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California updated loss-sensitive advisory plans for policies incepting on or after Sept. 1.
The WCIRB develops advisory plans for the convenience of members. The…
A federal appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s claim of retaliation for pursuing workers’ compensation benefits.
Case: Emerson v. Dart, No. 23-3029, 07/26/2024, unpublished.
Facts and procedural history: Paula…
The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld the denial of total disability benefits to an injured electrician.
Case: Blaker v. The Kroger Co., No. 2024-CA-0553-WC, 07/26/2024, unpublished.
Facts: Robert Blaker Jr. worked for…