Supreme Court Denies Benefits for Condition Allegedly Caused by Medication
The Wyoming Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for benefits for the pancreatitis he allegedly developed as a result of the medication he took to treat a…
DWC Updates DMEPOS Fee Schedule
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation updated the fee schedule for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies to reflect changes in the Medicare system.
The division said it posted an…
Changes in Worker’s Account of Accident Don’t Warrant Denial of Summary Judgment
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim for his fall from a ladder.
Case: Hernandez v. Bushwick Realty Holdings LLC, No.
Split Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Carrier’s Fraud Claim
A divided Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that the dismissal of a case due to a plaintiff’s failure to amend a petition is self-executing.
Case: LUBA Workers’ Compensation v. Sears, Nos. 2025-C-01379…
Court Overturns Claim Denial
The Georgia Court of Appeals overturned the denial of a worker’s claim because the denial was premised on an erroneous legal theory.
Case: McCray v. United Electric Co., No. A26A0115, 06/11/2026,…
Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Fall From Ladder
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from a fall from a ladder.
Case: Prado v.