Worker Fired on Day of Injury Still Entitled to TTD
An Ohio appellate court ruled that a worker who was fired on the day of his injury was still entitled to temporary total disability benefits.
Case: State ex rel. Giant Eagle…
Court Overturns Award for Alleged Mold Exposure
The Maryland Appellate Court overturned an award of benefits to a financial adviser for his alleged occupational disease from mold exposure.
Case: In the Matter of Morgan Stanley and Co. Inc.,…
Supreme Court Says Injured Police Officers Must Repay Sick Leave Benefits to City
The New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled that a group of injured police officers were obligated to repay the sick leave benefits they received while awaiting a determination of their eligibility…
Court Upholds Expansion of Worker’s Claim, Finding of No Fraud
A New York appellate court upheld the expansion of a worker’s claim and a finding that he did not commit fraud.
Case: Matter of Brown v. Van Liner Insurance Co., No.
Supreme Court Says Employer’s Medical Exam Expenses Can’t Be Recovered in Lien
The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that an employer’s optional medical examination is not a reimbursable expense from a worker’s third-party recovery.
Case: Brent v. Mississippi Department of Human Services, No. 2022-CT-00529-SCT,…