Court Reinstates Worker’s Labor Law Claim for Fall Injuries
A New York appellate court reinstated a worker’s Labor Law claim for his injuries from a fall from a boom lift.
Case: Wolfanger v. Once Again Nut Butter Collective Inc., No.
Pinnacol Touts Performance Rating
Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado’s largest workers’ compensation carrier, said new data from the Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation shows that the company is again the top-performing comp insurer in the state, based…
Nominating Committee to Discuss ALJ Applicants
The Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Nominating Committee has set a special meeting for 8:30 a.m. Tuesday to consider potential nominations for a vacant administrative law judge position.
The committee anticipates nominating three candidates to serve a term…
Worker Who Failed to Pay Lien Can’t Get Penalties From Employer
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld the denial of an injured worker’s penalty petition based on her failure to reimburse her employer’s lien.
Case: Griffis v. Albert Einstein Healthcare Network (WCAB),…
Court Revives Labor Law Claim for Worker Struck by Falling Drywall Panel
A New York appellate court partially revived a worker’s Labor Law claim for his injuries from being struck by a falling piece of drywall.
Case: Jesmain v. Time Cap Development Corp.,…