Privette Doctrine Bars Parents’ Suit for Worker’s Death
A California appellate court ruled that the Privette doctrine barred an effort by the parents of a construction worker to pursue a wrongful death claim against a general contractor that had…
Claims Administrator Can’t Get Reimbursement From Second Injury Fund
The New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled that a third-party claims administrator was not entitled to reimbursement from the State Special Fund for Second Injuries for benefits paid to a self-insured…
Defendant Gets Partial Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a defendant in a Labor Law claim should have been granted partial summary judgment dismissing one of the worker’s claims for his alleged…
Court Rules on Liability, Indemnification in Multi-Party Labor Law Case
A New York appellate court sorted out liability under the Labor Law and for indemnification in a multi-party case arising out of a worker’s alleged misstep while installing a glass wall…
WCRI: Early Identification Key to Ameliorating Effects of Psychosocial Factors on Recovery
Early identification of behavioral health issues such as fear of pain after an injury, perceived injustice and job dissatisfaction is the key to ensuring these factors don’t affect an injured…