Court Reinstates Benefits for Worker Who Moved, Took Lower-Paying Job
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals ruled that the Compensation Review Board erred in overturning an award of benefits to a worker who had relocated after her injury and…
Alleged Construction Site Supervisor Not Liable for Hearing Loss Claim
A New York appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s claim for hearing loss against an alleged supervisor for a construction project.
Case: Kauffman v. Turner Construction Co., Nos. 2018-09036…
L&I Issues Hazard Alert on Heat Stress, Notes New Safety Rules for Employers
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries issued a hazard alert Wednesday regarding heat-related illnesses and reminding employers of emergency outdoor heat exposure rules that went into effect the…
Worker Struck by Rebar Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a construction worker struck by a load of rebar was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim.
Case: Hayek v. Metropolitan Transportation…
No Benefits for Family of Worker Struck by Car
An Ohio appellate court upheld the denial of benefits to the family of an undocumented worker who was killed when she was struck by a car while walking home after…
Attorney Loses Out on Payment Due to Delay in Requesting Fee
The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Commission finding that an attorney waited too long to request fees for his services.
Case: Marks v. Henrico Doctors’…