Labor Law Defendant Not Entitled to Summary Judgment
A New York appellate court ruled that a Labor Law defendant was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing an injured worker’s claims against it.
Case: Kalaf v. PSEG Long Island LLC,…
Contractor Fined for Exposing Workers to Fall Hazards
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined an Illinois roofing contractor $262,631 for 13 alleged safety violations inspectors uncovered during three inspections over four months.
OSHA said inspectors observed employees…
Employer Fined $730,369 in Drowning Case
The Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed $730,369 in penalties for violating commercial diving standards that resulted in the drowning of an 18-year-old worker.
Joe Anderson died in May while removing…
Court Reverses Award Due to Judge’s Erroneous Evidentiary Rulings
The Nebraska Court of Appeals ruled that a compensation court judge committed an abuse of discretion in allowing a worker’s evidence on her medical expenses to be admitted.
Case: Averill v. Omaha…
Injured Worker’s Attorney Can’t Take Fee From Award of Penalties
A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker’s attorney was not entitled to take a portion of the penalties awarded to his client as a fee.
Case: Matter of Gonzalez…
Supreme Court Overturns Award for Worker With Preexisting Conditions
The West Virginia Supreme Court overturned an award of benefits to an injured worker, finding that additional evidence was needed to establish whether his preexisting conditions created an ascertainable impairment.
Case:…