Court: Son of Sam Law Allows State to Take Murderer’s Comp Settlement
A New York appeals court said a law created nearly 50 years ago to ensure serial killer David Berkowitz couldn’t profit from his murder spree supersedes work comp law and…
Worker Failed to Link Fall at Home to Prior Work-Related Ankle Injury
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker failed to establish her injuries from a fall at home were related to an ankle injury from an on-the-job accident which…
Worker Failed to Prove Injuries from Alleged Assault by Colleague
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to benefits for injuries from an alleged assault by a coworker.
Case: Matter of Lebeau v. Meet Caregivers Inc.,…
Supreme Court Says Injured Worker Using False Identity Can’t Pursue 3rd Party Tort Claim
The Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that an injured worker lost his ability to pursue a civil suit he had filed under a false name and an illegally obtained identity.
Rafael Antonio…
Commissioner Approves 6.9% Rate Decrease
The New Jersey Commissioner of Banking and Insurance approved a 6.9% decrease in rates for workers’ compensation policies incepting on or after Jan. 1.
Average rate changes will vary by industry…
Seasonal Worker Payroll Threshold Increases 3.9%
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that the gross annual payroll requirements for coverage of seasonal workers will increase 3.9% next year.
Seasonal workers for agricultural companies with annual gross…