No Additional Benefits for Injured Worker Who Failed to Look for New Job
A New York appellate court upheld a denial of a worker’s request for additional benefits after the exhaustion of her schedule loss of use awards, since she had not looked…
Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Claim of Injuries to Neck, Shoulder Following Arm Injury
The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld a denial of a worker’s claim of injuries to his neck and shoulder from a compensable arm injury.
Case: Shrum v. Boldt Group Inc., No.
Insurance Department Announces RFP for PBM Services
The Alabama Department of Insurance announced a request for proposals for pharmacy benefit manager examination services.
The department said its accepting proposals for a two-year contract that starts Oct. 1. Responses must…
6th Circuit Says Audiologists Qualify as ‘Physicians’ Under LHWCA
In a case of first impression, a federal appellate court ruled that audiologists are “physicians” for purposes of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.
Case: Huntington Ingalls Inc. v. Director…
Governor Signs Captives Bill
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed a bill modifying provisions relating to captive insurers.
Lamont on Wednesday signed Senate Bill 1038, which will allow captive insurers — insurance companies formed to insure…