Defendants Fail to Prove Worker’s Conduct Was Sole Cause of Accident
A New York appellate court overturned a grant of summary judgment to a group of defendants in a Labor Law action, finding they did not establish that a worker’s own conduct…
No Summary Judgment for Concrete Worker on Claim for Alleged Fall
A New York appellate court ruled that a concrete worker was not entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim based on his alleged fall into a shallow trench.
Case:…
Court Orders WCAB to Cease ‘Grant for Study’ Procedure
The California 2nd District Court of Appeal on Tuesday said the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board can’t grant petitions for reconsideration for the purposes of further study simply to satisfy a…
No Benefits for Worker With ‘Left Rotator Cuff Pathology’ From Motor Vehicle Accident
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld a denial of benefits for a worker’s alleged “left rotator cuff pathology” from his vehicle being sideswiped while parked.
Case: Hollis v. C&R Laundry Services…
CWCI: IMR Volume Up 4.1% in First Half of 2023
The volume of independent medical review decision letters increased 4.1% in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period of 2022, according to a new report by the…