Pair Accused of Cashing Dead Woman’s Comp Checks
Prosecutors in southeastern New York announced that two people were arrested and charged with grand larceny and insurance fraud for allegedly cashing workers’ compensation checks sent to one of the…
Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Worker’s Claims for Retaliation, Emotional Distress
A California appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s civil case against his former employer, finding his claims for retaliation and the negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress all…
Judge Did Not Err in Declining to Issue Jury Interrogatories Proposed by Employer
An Ohio appellate court upheld a jury’s determination that a worker was entitled to expand the scope of his workers’ compensation claim, finding no error in the trial judge’s decision…
Court Overturns PTD Award for Worker With PTSD
A Louisiana appellate court overturned an award of permanent total disability benefits for a worker claiming post-traumatic stress disorder from a fight with a combative hospital patient.
Case: Tombrello v. Louisiana,…
DOL Lowers Permissible Exposure Limit for Silica Dust
The U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday announced that its Mine Safety and Health Administration issued a final rule that lowers the permissible exposure limit for silica dust.
The rule lowers…