Court Overturns Summary Judgment on Claim for Alleged Water Main Accident
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker had not been entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for alleged injuries he received while testing water main…
Widow Can’t Pursue Benefits for Worker’s Out-of-State Death
The Washington Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a worker’s widow could not pursue benefits from his employer for his out-of-state death.
Case: Perez v. Department of Labor & Industries, No.
Pain Management Doc Charged With Billing Fraud
The San Francisco District Attorney’s Office announced fraud charges against a Northern California pain management doctor that the Department of Industrial Relations alleges was the second-most-frequent lien filer in 2022.
The…
Closure of Worker’s Claim Without PD Overturned
The Oregon Court of Appeals overturned the closure of a worker’s claim without an award for additional permanent disability for her facet cyst.
Case: In the Matter of the Compensation of…
Worker Struck by Falling Object Gets Partial Summary Judgment on Claims
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker struck by a falling object should have been granted partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claims.
Case: Tisselin v. Memorial Hospital…