A Texas appellate court ruled that the family of a worker killed in a refinery accident had to arbitrate their gross negligence claims, pursuant to an agreement the worker signed…
The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld the denial of benefits for a long-time 911 dispatcher’s claim of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Case: Smicz v. Deschutes County 911 Service District, No. 78, 02/11/2026,…
The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals vacated an award of benefits to a coal lab employee, finding that the Board of Review failed to provide sufficient analysis of the…
Lawmakers in Vermont are considering legislation that would allow injured workers to request vocational rehabilitation services if their employer does not do so.
S173 would order the Department of Labor to…
The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld an award for a worker’s carpal tunnel syndrome, finding he developed the condition after suffering a crush injury to his hand.
Case: Coronado Coal…
A federal appellate court upheld a worker’s award under the Black Lung Benefits Act.
Case: Island Creek Kentucky Mining v. OWCP, No. 25-3200, 02/04/2026, unpublished.
Facts: Eddie Stewart worked in underground coal…