A federal appellate court ruled that a volunteer firefighter injured while responding to a boat fire on the Hudson River was entitled to the warranty of seaworthiness and that his receipt…
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim based on his inconsistent accounts of the alleged accident.
Case: Ramirez v. 2500 Webb…
A New York appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s Labor Law claims against the owners of a private residence.
Case: Kingstone Insurance Co. v. Barranco, No. 2022-00623, 04/29/2026,…
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation released a Newsline to clarify the use of request for authorization forms under new utilization review rules that took effect April 1.
Rules the division said…
A Louisiana appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s claim against a chemical plant operator for his injuries from an explosion and fire.
Case: Saizon v. The Dow Chemical…