Worker Struck by Falling Chisel Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker struck by a falling chisel should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim.
Case: Contreras v. City of New…
Shoulder Injury Warrants PTD Award for Worker With Disabling Heart Condition
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals upheld a determination that a worker with a disabling heart condition was permanently and totally disabled by a shoulder injury alone.
Case: Professional Education Services…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Teacher’s Claim of Injury From Dancing
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a teacher’s claim of injury from dancing with a group of kindergarteners.
Case: Conley v. Logan County Board of Education, No. 25-660,…
Legislature Passes Bill to Modify Benefit Calculation
Oregon lawmakers voted to send the governor a bill that would modify how total disability benefits are calculated.
The state House of Representatives on Tuesday voted 52-0 to pass SB 1519,…
Senate Passes Bill to Extend Death Benefits for First Responders
The Arizona Senate passed a bill that would allow spouses of first responders killed at work to continue receiving death benefits after remarriage.
The Senate on Tuesday voted 26-4 to pass…