Worker Can’t Sue Over Accident Caused by Colleague in Parking Lot
The Massachusetts Appeals Court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s civil suit against his employer and a colleague who had accidentally struck him with a truck while he was…
House Passes Direct Deposit Bill, Senate Passes PTSD Bill
The Pennsylvania General Assembly passed a bill that would make direct deposit the default method for paying workers’ compensation benefits, and the Senate signed off on a measure that would make…
Appeals Court Partially Reverses Employer’s Win
A Louisiana appellate court overturned a finding that a worker’s stiff person syndrome was not related to her work accident, and a finding that she was capable of engaging in gainful employment…
No Benefits for Widow of Man Who Had Occupational Pneumoconiosis
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a widow’s claim for benefits, finding her late husband’s occupational pneumoconiosis had not materially contributed to his death.
Case: Bailey v. Pine…
Court Rejects Employer’s Challenge to Black Lung Award
The U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals denied an employer’s challenge to an award of black lung benefits to a longtime coal mine employee.
Case: Consol of Kentucky Inc. v. Adams,…
Court: WCJ Needs to Revisit Contingency Fee Agreement
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ordered a workers’ compensation judge to reconsider an agreement providing for a 20% contingency fee from a worker’s medical and indemnity benefits.
Case: Elder v. Crane…