WCRI Webinar Will Cover State Trends
The Workers Compensation Research Institute is hosting a free 30-minute webinar Nov. 17 on its study of trends in Delaware’s workers’ compensation system.
Ramona Tanabe
WCRI’s study examines total claim costs,…
Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Worker’s Disability Discrimination Claim
A California appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s disability discrimination claim, finding he failed to prove he was able to work with or without reasonable accommodations.
Case: Vaca…
Worker’s Failure to Disclose Self-Employment Leads to Forfeiture of Benefits
A New York appellate court upheld the disqualification of a worker’s benefits because he failed to disclose he had performed work for his own business.
Case: Matter of Sausto v. Wildlife…
Worker Should Have Been Allowed to File Late Claim Against State Agency
A New York appellate court ruled that an allegedly injured worker should have been granted leave to file a late claim against a state agency, but not against a city.
Case:…
Insurance Guaranty Association Can’t Be Held Liable for Penalties, Accrued Interest
In a case of first impression, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals ruled that the District of Columbia Insurance Guaranty Association cannot be held liable for penalties and accrued…