Court Overturns Finding That Worker Timely Reported Injury
The Utah Court of Appeals ruled that the Labor Commission’s Appeals Board erred in finding a worker’s claim timely even though he did not report his accident to his employer within…
Governor Pitches Privatizing Pinnacol
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis pitched privatizing Pinnacol Assurance in his proposed budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1.
The governor’s proposal is the opening salvo in budget negotiations with…
Sedgwick Names Andrea Buhl President of Casualty
Sedgwick on Monday announced that it named Andrea Buhl president of its casualty group.
Andrea Buhl
Buhl has held numerous leadership roles at Sedgwick over the last 15 years, most recently…
DWC Adds Attorney Consultation Notice to Workplace Poster
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation updated a poster employers are required to display in the workplace to add language advising people of their right to consult an attorney following…
Worker Struck by Pipe Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker’s Labor Law claim.
Case: Molina v. 114 Fifth Avenue Associates LLC, No. 156349/16, 10/15/2024, published.
Facts: Jose Molina…
Judge Grants Summary Judgment to Worker Struck by Falling Panel
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker struck by a falling panel should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim.
Case: Macaulay v. New Line Structures…