A Colorado grand jury indicted an insurance broker for allegedly diverting more than $100,000 in insurance premiums intended for nine insurance companies, including the state-chartered workers’ compensation carrier.
The grand jury…
Claims administration and risk management provider North American Risk Services Inc. appointed Alice Wells as head of workers’ compensation.
Alice Wells
Wells will lead the strategic direction and operational performance of the…
The Montana Workers’ Compensation Court denied a worker’s request to have his permanent total disability benefits converted to a lump sum.
Case: Trogden v. Montana State Fund, No. MSF-2024-0000559-SET, 03/06/2026, published.
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A federal appellate court denied an employer’s petition for review of black lung benefits to a worker with totally disabling legal pneumoconiosis.
Case: Cedar Coal Co. v. OWCP, No. 24-1063, 03/06/2026, published.
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A New York appellate court ruled that the construction manager for a project was entitled to partial summary judgment dismissing an injured worker’s negligence and Labor Law claims against it.
Case:…