Court Orders Injured Worker to Attend IME
The Workers’ Compensation Court of Montana ordered an injured worker to attend a second independent medical exam, finding that the carrier’s request was relevant to the claim and appropriate to…
Worker Did Not Knowingly Provide False Information About Medical History
A New York appellate court upheld a determination that a bricklayer had not knowingly provided false information about his medical history in his workers’ compensation claim.
Case: Loja-Saula v. Cosan Construction…
Pension Board Denies Injured Police Officer Due Process in Terminating Disability Benefits
The Illinois Appellate Court found that a pension board denied a former police officer due process in terminating his duty disability benefits, and that the board’s conclusion that he was…
DCBS Proposes 2.1% Pure Premium Rate Increase
The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services on Wednesday proposed a 2.1% average pure premium rate increase for 2027.
Under the proposal, the average pure premium rate would increase to…
CAAA to Discuss SIBTF at Oct. 2 Webinar
The California Applicants’ Attorneys Association is hosting a webinar on Oct. 2 to discuss the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund.
In July, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 171, tightening eligibility standards…
Tower MSA Holding Webinar Wednesday
Tower MSA is holding a webinar on Wednesday to discuss Medicare reporting issues that can slow workers’ compensation claim settlements.
Dan Anders
Tower said the webinar will cover topics including:
Medicare Section…