Federal Court Says it Lacks Jurisdiction Over Petition Filed Day Too Late
A federal appellate court ruled that it had no jurisdiction over a petition for review of a denial of survivor’s benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act filed one day…
Public School Employer Has Immunity from Civil Liability for Retaliatory Discharge Claim
A Texas appellate court ruled that a public school district was immune from civil liability to a former employee on her retaliatory discharge claim.
Case: Conroe Independent School District v. Osuna,…
Court Upholds Award of PTD Benefits for Former Walmart Worker
The Utah Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a former Walmart’s worker’s claim for permanent total disability benefits.
Darlene Rouse worked for Walmart. She had physical limitations related to a…
OccMD Names Cheryl Killion Director of Nurse Case Management
Medical management firm OccMD on Tuesday announced the appointment of Cheryl Killion as the new director of nurse case management effective June 1.
Killion has served as a senior nurse case…
WCRI: TD Duration Remains Shorter Despite Recent Growth
An increase in average temporary disability duration drove a nearly 10% increase in average indemnity benefits per claim in Wisconsin in 2022, according to a recent study from the Workers…
WCA Accepting Applications for Judge
The New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration is accepting applications from attorneys who want to serve as judges.
Judge Leonard Padilla
Judge Leonard Padilla is retiring on Aug. 30 after more than…