Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Claim for Car Door Injury
A New York appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s Labor Law claims against property owners for an alleged injury from closing the door of a vehicle on…
Court Partially Revives Worker’s Labor Law Claim, Grants Leave to Amend
A New York appellate court partially revived a worker’s Labor Law claim and ruled that he should have been granted leave to amend it.
Case: Gonzalez v. City of New York,…
Court Orders DLI to Decide Reasonableness of Worker’s Refusal to Attend Appointment
The Montana Workers’ Compensation Court ruled that the Department of Labor & Industry needed to make a finding as to the reasonableness of a worker’s refusal to attend a therapy…
Second Injury Fund Not Liable for Worker’s PTD
The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a determination that the Second Injury Fund was not liable for a worker’s permanent total disability benefits for a claimed psychological injury.
Case: Huffman v.
Senate Confirms Reappointment of Commissioner Gillen
The North Carolina Senate unanimously confirmed the reappointment of James C. Gillen to the state Industrial Commission.
James C. Gillen
The Carolina Journal reports that the Senate on Thursday voted 45-0…
Senate Passes Amended Bill to Provide TD for Medical Treatment
The California Senate passed a bill requiring temporary disability benefits for those who miss work to receive medical treatment after an occupational injury becomes permanent and stationary.
The Senate on Wednesday voted…