Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Fall From Ladder
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment to a worker on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from a fall from a ladder.
Case: Rosario v.
No Benefits for Worker Who Lost Part of Leg
The Arizona Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for benefits for the partial amputation of his leg, finding he did not prove that the surgery was…
BWC Considers 1% Rate Cut for Private Employers
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation announced that its board of directors is considering a 1% reduction in private employer rates.
If approved, the eighth consecutive rate reduction and the 17th…
Labor Law Defendants Get Partial Dismissal, Judgment Against Worker’s Employer
A New York appellate court ruled that the defendants in a Labor Law action were entitled to summary judgment dismissing part of a claim against them and on their claim for…
Truck Driver Proves Entitlement to PTD Benefits Under Odd-Lot Doctrine
The Illinois Appellate Court upheld a determination that a truck driver was permanently and totally disabled under the odd-lot doctrine.
Case: Standard Forwarding v. IWCC (Conner), No. 23MR470, 01/12/2026, unpublished.
Facts: Jerry…
Employer Gets Relief From Judgment After Attorney Fails to Appear
An Ohio appellate court ruled that a trial judge committed an abuse of discretion in entering judgment against an employer after its attorney failed to appear at a case management…