WCD Posts Assessment Bulletin for 2026
The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division announced that premium assessment rates will remain unchanged in 2026.
The division said the premium assessment rate for 2026 will be 9.8%, the same as it…
Judge Overturns Denial of Worker’s Petition for Additional Compensation
The Delaware Superior Court overturned the denial of a worker’s petition for additional compensation due to a psychological injury.
Case: Lankford v. Kent County, No. N24A-12-001 SSA, 10/16/2025, published.
Facts: Robert Lankford…
Treatment Provider Can’t Pursue Claim for Payment Against Employer
The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that a treatment provider could not pursue a claim for payment against an employer for services rendered to an injured worker as a third-party beneficiary of…
Carrier Waives Right to Have Witness Testify About Worker’s Claim
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of a carrier’s request to present the testimony of a witness who was unavailable to appear at the scheduled time.
Case: Matter of…
Terms of Worker’s Settlement Don’t Bar Claim for Unpaid Medical Bill
The Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that the terms of a worker’s settlement did not bar her pursuit of a claim against her employer for an allegedly unpaid balance owed to…
Court Upholds Rejection of Injured Worker’s Wrongful Termination Claim
The Pennsylvania Superior Court upheld a jury verdict rejecting an injured worker’s claim for wrongful termination.
Case: King v. VS Wallingford LLC, No. 3217 EDA 2024, 10/14/2025, unpublished.
Facts: William King worked…