Defendants Get Partial Summary Judgment in Labor Law Action
A New York appellate court ruled that the defendants in a Labor Law action were entitled only to partial summary judgment in their favor.
Case: Maldonado v. Hines 1045 Avenue of…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Request to Expand Claim
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of additional treatment and benefits for an equipment operator’s neck and back injuries.
Case: Gilfilen v. Blackhawk Mining, No. 22-0241, 01/25/2024, published.
Facts: Brandon…
DWC Publishes 2024 Insurance Carrier PBO Assessment Plan
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation has published the 2024 Insurance Carrier Performance-Based Oversight Assessment Plan.
Section 402.075 of the Texas Labor Code mandates the PBO assessment process. DWC must, at…
Senate Passes Religious Exemption Bill
The Indiana Senate unanimously passed a bill that would allow members of certain religious sects to opt out of workers’ compensation coverage for workplace injuries.
Sen. Eric Bassler
The Senate on…
High Court Says No to Worker’s Request to Expand Claim
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a determination that a worker was not entitled to add a new condition to her claim.
Case: Chenoweth v. Department of Corrections, No. 22-0242, 01/25/2024,…
Supreme Court Reverses Denial of Worker’s Request to Expand Claim, Receive Additional Benefits
A divided West Virginia Supreme Court overturned a denial of a worker’s request to expand her claim, collect additional benefits and receive additional medical treatment.
Case: Scarbro v. VP Management LLC, No.