No Summary Judgment on Worker’s Labor Law Claim for Fall From Roof
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim based on his fall from a roof.
Case: Sisalima v. Thorne Construction Inc., No.
Contractor’s Employee Can’t Maintain Civil Suit for Electric Shock Injuries
The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s civil suit against the company that had hired his employer to perform electrical repairs.
Case: Rose v.
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Benefits to Worker Injured While Rendering Aid to Motorist
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a determination that a worker was not entitled to benefits for injuries he received while rendering aid to a motorist after witnessing an accident.
Case:…
House Passes Bill to Extend Accreditation
The Colorado House of Representatives passed a bill that would maintain the accreditation program through 2036 for health care providers treating injured workers.
Sen. Faith Winter
The House on Friday voted…
House Gives Final Approval to TMIC Board Revisions
State lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to a bill that would modify criteria for serving on the Texas Mutual Insurance Co. board of directors.
The state House of Representatives on…
Federal Court Rejects Employer’s Challenge to PTD Award for Longshoreman
A federal appellate court denied an employer’s challenge to an award of permanent total disability benefits to an injured longshoreman.
Case: Global Terminal & Container Services Inc. v. OWCP, No. 24-1256,…