CBIA, IAC File Amicus Brief Opposing Exclusivity Challenge
The Connecticut Business & Industry Association and the Insurance Association of Connecticut filed a joint amicus brief asking a state appellate court to deny a motion that seeks to apply…
WCRI Finds 7% of COVID-19 Claimants Developed ‘Long COVID’
A new study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute found 7% of workers with COVID-19 claims received treatment for long COVID.
“While long COVID prevalence was the highest among workers who…
Worker’s Labor Law Claim for Alleged Fall Dismissed
A New York appellate court threw out a worker’s Labor Law claims of alleged injuries from falling.
Case: Calle v. City of New York, No. 2019-12035, 01/25/2023, published.
Facts: Gilber Calle worked as…
Court Reinstates Construction Worker’s Tort Claim for Assault Injuries
A California appellate court revived a construction foreman’s tort claim against a general contractor and property owner for his injuries from an assault while working in a high-crime area.
Case: Degala…
Supreme Court Upholds Increase in Worker’s PPD Award
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the increase in a worker’s permanent partial disability award based on the relative credibility and persuasiveness of the medical opinions.
Case: Tri-State Coating & Machine…