Widow Cannot Challenge Denial of Worker’s Claim
An Ohio appellate court ruled that the widow of a worker could not pursue a challenge to the denial of his schedule loss-of-use benefits claim after his death.
Case: State ex rel.
MEM Names Jennifer Langan VP, Chief Claims Officer
Missouri Employers Mutual announced the appointment of Jennifer Langan as vice president and chief claims officer.
Jennifer Langan
Langan will provide strategic leadership in claims outcomes, the carrier said.
She will drive…
Proposal Aims to Protect Workers Against Heat, Wildfire Smoke
Oregon workplace safety regulators are proposing rules that would strengthen protections for workers against health and safety hazards linked to extreme heat and wildfire smoke, the Department of Consumer and…
Contractors Arrested on Suspicion of Shirking Comp Coverage
The New York State Inspector General’s Office announced that two contractors were arrested for allegedly failing to carry workers’ compensation coverage for employees at three construction projects in Apalachin.
Robert Peretore, 37,…
Bill Would Extend COVID Presumption by Two Years
California’s presumption that COVID-19 is compensable under certain circumstances would be extended by two years under a bill introduced by the chairman of the Assembly Insurance Committee.
Assemblyman Tom Daly
Assemblyman Tom…
Split Court Overturns Award to Injured Truck Driver
A divided North Carolina Court of Appeals overturned an award of temporary disability benefits to an injured truck driver who failed to provide written notice of her accident to her…