Court Rejects Defendant’s Claim of Alter Ego Status for Worker’s Employer
A New York appellate court rejected a defendant’s claim that it was an alter ego of an allegedly injured worker’s employer and allowed the worker to proceed with his suit…
Court Overturns Summary Dismissal of Worker’s Claim for Aggravation Injuries
An Ohio appellate court overturned a grant of summary judgment for an employer on a worker’s claim for benefits for an aggravation of his preexisting shoulder conditions.
Alexander Taye worked as…
Court: Employer’s Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment Properly Denied as Untimely
The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld the denial of an employer’s motion to set aside a default judgment as untimely.
Case: Gamez v. EasyEx MO Ofallon LLC, No. ED113623, 01/13/2026, published.
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DWC: Applicants for QME Reappointment Must Have Education Credits
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday said all applicants for reappointment as a qualified medical evaluator must satisfy new continuing education requirements by April 1.
In February 2024, the…
Court Upholds Dismissal of Firefighter’s Bad Faith Claims
A federal appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment dismissing a volunteer firefighter’s bad faith actions against the administrators who handled his claim.
Case: Rajabi v. Sedgwick Claims Management Services…
Senate Passes Amended Bill to Increase PPD Benefits
The California Senate passed an amended bill to adjust permanent partial disability benefits that no longer includes an automatic adjustment for inflation.
Sen. Anna Caballero
The Senate on Tuesday voted 30-10…