The Delaware Superior Court overturned an administrative finding that an injured forklift driver was not a displaced worker.
Case: Smith v. Allen Foods, No. S25A-08-002 CAK, 02/11/2026 unpublished.
Facts: Leon Smith worked…
A New York appellate court upheld a 20% schedule loss of use award for a worker’s bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome.
Case: In the Matter of Laboccetta v. Consolidated Edison Co. of…
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld an award of benefits for a worker with noise-induced hearing loss.
Case: ACNR Resources Inc. v. Miller, No. 25-662, 02/13/2026, published.
Facts: Ronald Miller worked for…
The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that a manufacturer that contracts for the delivery and transportation of raw materials qualifies as a contractor entitled to “up-the-ladder” immunity from tort liability under the workers’…
Montana State Fund proposed a 5% average rate reduction that would take effect July 1.
If approved, the cut would bring rates to their lowest level in the carrier’s 35-year history.
Montana…