Court Revives Worker’s Negligence Claim for Ladder Accident
A New York appellate court revived a worker’s negligence claim for his injuries from an alleged fall from a defective ladder.
Case: Liu v. J.H. Electric of New York Inc., No.
Cap on Medical Reimbursement Staying at $2,600
The cap on the amount that Oregon employers can reimburse carriers for medical costs on accepted, nondisabling claims will stay at $2,600 next year, the Division of Workers’ Compensation announced.
Insured…
WCIRB Webinar to Cover Medical Cost Drivers
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California is holding a webinar on Sept. 23 to explore medical cost drivers.
The presentation will cover key findings and emerging trends from an…
State Court Lacks Jurisdiction Over LHWCA Attorney
A Texas appellate court ruled that a state trial court lacked jurisdiction over an out-of-state attorney who had represented a claimant in a Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act case…
Court Overturns Finding of Compensability for Worker’s Psychological Conditions
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals overturned a finding of compensability for a first responder’s psychological conditions.
Case: Cabell County Commission v. D.E., No. 26-ICA-34, 08/06/2026, published.
Facts: An individual, identified in…