Judge Allows Worker’s Civil Complaint Over Walmart Shooting
For the second time in a month, a Virginia circuit court judge allowed a worker to move forward with a multimillion-dollar civil suit against an employer based on claims arising…
Insurance Department: Worker Faked Claims for Time Off, Free Health Care
The Idaho Department of Insurance said a woman in Boise who admitted to filing workers’ compensation claims for self-inflicted injuries because she wanted time off work and free health care…
Retail Worker Gets Benefits for COVID Infection, Consequential Stroke
A New York appellate court upheld an award of benefits to a retail worker for his contraction of COVID-19 and consequential stroke.
Case: Matter of Aungst v. Family Dollar, No. 536047,…
No Benefits, New Trial for Self-Represented Worker
A Louisiana appellate court upheld the denial of a self-represented worker’s claim for benefits and motion for a new trial.
Case: Bess v. Graphic Packing International LLC, No. 55,313-WCA, 11/15/2023, published.
Facts:…
Law Bars Employee’s Suit Against District
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals ruled that claims against the district as a substitute defendant under one law are barred by the exclusivity provision of another.
Case: Colbert v.