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…
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…
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…
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…
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’…
The Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation will hold a hearing in September to discuss proposed changes to the Medical Fee Schedule.
Proposed changes would reduce the conversion factor for all services…