A New York appellate court said that an intervening decision by the Workers’ Compensation Board after the denial of a worker’s claim has mooted his appeal.
Case: In the Matter of…
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s claim that he had sustained an occupational disease due to osteoarthritis in his knees, worsened by work-related repetitive movement.
Case: In…
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen enacted a bill addressing experience rating credits and the confidentiality of injured workers’ names and contact information.
Gov. Jim Pillen
Pillen on Tuesday signed LB 455, which…
The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a jury verdict finding that the successor-in-interest to a worker’s former employer was shielded from liability for her contraction of mesothelioma.
Case: Barnes v. Athene…
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a 13% permanent partial disability award for an injured worker.
Case: Blackhawk Mining LLC v. Elswick, No. 25-735, 03/24/2026, published.
Facts: Harold G. Elswick II worked…
Oklahoma lawmakers are sending the governor a bill that would allow employers to implement more restrictive policies relating to their employees’ use of medical cannabis.
The Senate on Wednesday voted 41-5…