A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from a fall from a ladder.
Case: Escudero…
A federal appellate court ruled that a “year” of employment under the Black Lung Benefits Act occurs when a coal miner works 125 days or more in and around a…
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill that would ensure workers’ compensation coverage is available for volunteer firefighters and paramedics who are injured during organized fundraising activities.
Rep. Robert Freeman
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The Hawaii Senate returned amended bills addressing treatment plans, vocational rehabilitation and functional capacity exams to the state House of Representatives for additional debate.
The Senate on Tuesday voted 25-0 to…
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker who fell from a makeshift platform was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim.
Case: DaSilva v. Super P57 LLC,…
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals upheld the denial of duty disability retirement benefits to an injured police officer.
Case: State ex rel. Lara v. City of Milwaukee, No. 2024AP1685, 03/18/2026, published.
Facts:…