No Summary Judgment for Worker Who Fell From Ladder
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his alleged injuries from a fall from a ladder.
Case:…
Court Overturns Elimination of Worker’s Impairment Award
The Oregon Court of Appeals overturned a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Board that eliminated a worker’s impairment award.
Case: Dean v. Multnomah County, No. 333, 04/29/2026, published.
Facts: Isa Dean underwent a…
Worker Fails to Establish Back Injury Wasn’t Caused by Preexisting Conditions
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for a back injury because her earlier complaints from preexisting conditions were “virtually the same” as her symptoms…
Framework Announced for Pinnacol Modernization
Pinnacol Assurance, together with a handful of Colorado business and labor groups, on Thursday announced the framework for a modernization project that they plan to pursue through the Legislature rather…
Senate Passes Staffing Company Registration Bill
The California Senate passed a bill that would require staffing companies to provide proof of workers’ compensation coverage as part of a new, mandatory registration process.
The Senate voted 29-9 to…
IAIABC Names 2026 NextGen Award Recipients
The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions announced the recipients of its NextGen Award, which recognizes people under 40 who are having a substantial and positive impact on…