The Oregon Court of Appeals clarified when a worker’s spouse falls within an exception to the definition of “beneficiary” because the couple was “living in a state of abandonment” at…
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been denied permission to amend his complaint to add a new defendant to his Labor Law action.
Case: Rowe v.
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals revived an insurance provider’s claim for reimbursement from a widow’s wrongful death settlement.
Case: Alabama Home Builders Self Insurers Fund Inc. v. Tumlin, No. CL-2023-0901,…
The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission opened registration for its 2024 Education Conference and Exhibition in October.
The conference provides instruction on rules, procedures, policies and forms used in the state’s comp system.
An Ohio appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted an enhanced award of benefits for his employer’s violation of a specific safety requirement for shoring trenches.
Case: Berry…