Worker Can Get SLU Award for Loss Caused by Brain Injury
An Ohio appellate court ruled that an award for a worker’s loss of use of his limbs may be available when medical evidence shows that loss is the result of…
Employer Can’t Raise Exclusivity Defense to Tort Claims From Worker Shot by Colleague
A Florida appellate court ruled that an employer was barred from raising a workers’ compensation exclusivity defense to a worker’s civil suit over his shooting by a colleague.
Case: Bottling Group…
Appropriations Committee Passes E-Signature Bill
The California Assembly Appropriations Committee unanimously passed a bill that would allow electronic signatures in proceedings before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board.
The committee on Wednesday voted 14-0 to pass bills…
Worker Who Fell Through Duct Opening Entitled to Summary Judgment
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment to a worker for his injuries from a fall through a duct hole.
Case: Guaraca v. West 25th Street Housing…
Court Upholds Summary Judgment for Worker’s Demolition Accident
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of partial summary judgment in favor of a worker for his injuries from a demolition accident.
Case: Mata v. 371 1st Street LLC,…
Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Request for Additional Benefits, Claim of Additional Injuries
The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for additional benefits and a second alleged workplace injury.
Case: White v. Home Depot, Nos. 2022-WC-00894-COA and 2022-WC-00905-COA, 04/23/2024.
Facts:…