Rates to Drop 3.2% in October
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and the Office of the Insurance Commissioner said businesses will pay an average of 3.2% less for workers’ compensation coverage, starting Oct. 1.
The agencies…
Governor Approves Returning Comp Judges to DWD, Vetoes Contractor Status for Uber Drivers
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill bringing workers’ compensation judges back to the Department of Workforce Development.
The governor on Friday also vetoed a bill that would have excluded drivers…
NCCI Proposes 13.5% Rate Cut
The National Council on Compensation Insurance is recommending that the West Virginia Office of the Insurance Commissioner reduce voluntary market loss costs by 13.5%.
NCCI is also recommending a 13.9% cut…
Court Revives Mother’s Civil Suit for Murder of Daughter by Co-Worker
A Texas appellate court revived a mother’s negligence suit over the murder of her daughter by a co-worker.
Case: Sanchez v. K&C Chicken 2 LLC, No. 11-24-00097-CV, 08/07/2025, published.
Facts: Veronica Sanchez,…
Supreme Court Upholds Award for Worker With Preexisting Knee Issues
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a determination that a worker with preexisting knee issues was entitled to benefits for a knee contusion after a fall at work.
Case: ACNR Resources…
Flight Attendant Gets Approval for Surgery to Treat Back Injury From Rough Landing
The Washington Court of Appeals upheld a jury’s determination that a flight attendant was entitled to surgery to treat a back injury from a hard landing.
Case: Alaska Airlines v. Spanjer, No.