by David Schek | May 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld an employer’s denial of a worker’s previously accepted combined condition claim.
Case: Mooney v. Legacy Health, No. 335, 04/29/2026, published.
Facts: Mark Mooney worked for Legacy…
by David Schek | May 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the authorization of treatment for a worker’s compensable shoulder injury even though he had already reached maximum medical improvement.
Case: Quad Graphics Inc. v. Hottle,…
by David Schek | May 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment to a worker on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from falling into an unguarded trench.
Case: Rijo v.
by David Schek | May 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claims and that a defendant was entitled to partial summary dismissal.
Case: Rosenblum…
by David Schek | May 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
The California Assembly passed a bill proposing numerous changes to the processes and requirements relating to the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund.
The Assembly on Tuesday voted 48-19 to send AB…
by David Schek | May 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
An Ohio appellate court upheld a determination that a worker who suffered injuries on his second day working for a longtime acquaintance’s painting business was an independent contractor, not an…