P&T Committee Meets April 17
The committee that advises the California Division of Workers’ Compensation on updates to its prescription drug formulary is meeting April 17.
Members of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee will discuss a…
Court Overturns Award of Fees to Former Counsel for Injured Worker
An Ohio appellate court overturned an award of attorney fees to the firm that had previously represented an injured worker, finding it failed to provide evidence supporting the Industrial Commission’s calculation…
Court Upholds Summary Judgment for Worker Who Fell From Ladder
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment to a worker for his Labor Law claim based on his fall from an unsecured ladder.
Case: Nunez v. SY…
Worker Struck by Falling Fire Extinguisher Entitled to Summary Judgment
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for injuries from being struck by a falling fire extinguisher.
Case: Moscinski…
DWC Adjusts DMEPOS Section of Fee Schedule
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation posted an order adjusting the section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule governing durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies to conform to changes…