Court Overturns Summary Judgment for Defendants in Labor Law Action
A New York appellate court ruled that the defendants in a Labor Law claim had not been entitled to summary judgment, since there was a triable issue as to whether…
Board Properly Denies Application for Review Due to Incomplete Service
A New York appellate court ruled that the Workers’ Compensation Board did not abuse its discretion in denying an application for review where the injured worker failed to properly serve…
Carrier Gets Dismissal of Paraplegic Worker’s Claims for Delayed, Unpaid Medical Expenses
In a long-running and procedurally complex dispute between an insurance carrier and paraplegic worker, a Texas appellate court ruled that the carrier was entitled to dismissal of the worker’s claims…
Flat Rate for Copy Shops Would Jump 22%; Perjury Attestation Remains in Proposed Fee Schedule
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation wants to raise the flat rate for copy services by $45 starting in 2022, according to proposed amendments to the state’s Copy Service Fee Schedule…
Chamber, ASA Firm to Discuss Vaccines and Comp
Attorneys from ASA Law Group will discuss COVID-19 vaccinations and the impact on workers’ compensation in Illinois during an educational program in August.
The session will explore the question of mandatory…
Doctor Pleads Guilty to Comp Fraud Relating to Kickbacks
A Louisiana doctor pleaded guilty on Friday to fraud charges related to a scheme that overcharged the federal government and private carriers for unnecessary medications provided to workers’ compensation patients.
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