Disciplinary Board Bars, Censures Judge After Guilty Plea
A former Orange County judge who pleaded guilty to paying a suspended provider to write medical-legal reports connected with second injury fund claims while he was still a county prosecutor…
Senate Passes Bill to Cover Volunteers’ Injuries at Fundraisers
The Pennsylvania Senate unanimously passed a bill that would codify volunteer first responders’ right to receive workers’ compensation benefits for injuries sustained at organized fundraising events.
The Senate on Tuesday voted…
Split Court Says Tolled Limitations Period is Suspended, Not Extended
A divided Florida appellate court, sitting en banc, ruled that the statute of limitations for a worker to seek benefits is suspended by the payment of benefits, as opposed to…
Hearing Set for Prepaid Card Bill
California lawmakers scheduled the first hearing on a bill that would permanently allow employers to use prepaid debit cards to deliver indemnity benefits indefinitely.
The Assembly Insurance Committee in February introduced…
Employer Gets Credit for Benefits Paid for Amputation of Worker’s Foot
The Illinois Appellate Court upheld an award of benefits for the partial amputation of a worker’s leg, but also ruled that the employer was due a credit for the amount…