Worker Entitled to Second Surgery for Shoulder Injury
The South Carolina Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker’s need for a second shoulder surgery was the result of her original workplace accident.
Case: Galvan v. Griffin Stafford…
Summary Dismissal of Worker’s Gross Negligence Claim Against Colleagues Upheld
The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s claims against three co-workers, finding he failed to establish that his injuries were due to their gross negligence.
Case:…
Bills Would Increase Fine for Failure to Insure, Create PTSD Presumption
Maryland lawmakers have introduced a measure to increase the penalty for employers that fail to secure workers’ compensation coverage, and a bill to create a presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder is…
Bill Would Require Hearing to Close Case, Stenographic Records of Proceedings
New York lawmakers introduced legislation that would require hearings before any final decision to close a case.
Bills introduced in the Senate and Assembly Wednesday would also clarify that records of…
Bill Would Create Presumption for 9/11 Workers
Legislation introduced in New Jersey would create a presumption of compensability for some injuries or illnesses first responders suffered while responding to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
The presumption created by…