Worker Struck by Vehicle Gets PTD Benefits
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to permanent total disability benefits for his injuries after being struck by a vehicle.
Case: Matter of Arias v. U.S.
Air Ambulance Lawsuit Over Balance Billing Prohibition, Reimbursement Limits Dismissed
A Florida judge found that an air ambulance provider lacked standing to bring a lawsuit against the Office of Insurance Regulations to prohibit enforcement of a bill that requires health…
Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim Despite Alleged Disregard of Directions
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his fall from a ladder while throwing debris in…
Study: Comp Benefits Fall Over Five-Year Period
Standardized benefits paid to injured workers from 2015 to 2019 have continued to drop, in line with a 10-year trend, according to a study released Thursday by the National Academy…
Justice Errs in Excluding Defendant’s Affidavits, but No Summary Judgment Due
A New York appellate court ruled that a defendant in a personal injury suit was not entitled to summary judgment on an exclusive remedy defense, even though the trial justice erred…
Court Tosses Tort Claims Against Railway, Co-Employees of Worker Killed During Bridge Repair
The Iowa Court of Appeals tossed tort claims against co-employees of a worker who was killed while repairing a railroad bridge, as well as against the railway.
Case: Estate of Zdroik…