Court Overturns Denial of Pharmacy’s Petition to Strike Judgment
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania overturned the denial of a pharmacy’s petition to strike a judgment against it, explaining that the pharmacy was not and could not be a party to…
Dismissal of Window Washer’s Labor Law Claims Upheld
A New York appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s Labor Law and negligence claims for his alleged injuries while engaged in window washing.
Case: Sandoval v. 4 World…
Summary Judgment Overturned on Claim by Worker Who Fell From Ladder
A New York appellate court overturned summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim for his alleged injuries from a fall off a ladder.
Case: Anguisaca-Morales v. St. Paul & St. Andrew…
Governor Approves Increase in Witness Fees
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill to increase the maximum payments for witness fees, expenses and costs by $2,000, effective Jan. 1.
Kotek on Monday signed House Bill 2799, by…
Governor Signs Contractor Bill, PPD Increase
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill increasing the cap on permanent partial disability benefits and allowing general contractors to provide comp coverage for their subcontractors.
The governor on Friday signed…
Split Court Overturns Determination of Lump-Sum Payment Owed to Worker
The Mississippi Court of Appeals overturned a determination of the lump-sum payment of benefits owed to a worker.
Case: Mueller Industries Inc. v. Waits, No. 2023-WC-00494-COA, 05/13/2025, published.
Facts: Shannon Waits worked for…