High Court Upholds Denial of TTD, Expansion of Truck Driver’s Claim
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of temporary total disability benefits to a truck driver, as well as a determination that his compensable injury was limited to a…
Employer Had No Duty to Protect Worker From Icy Sidewalk
A Texas appeals court affirmed summary judgment for a senior living facility in a nurse’s slip-and-fall case, finding the employer had no duty to protect her from naturally accumulated ice…
High Court Upholds Worker’s Award for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld an award of benefits for a worker with noise-induced hearing loss.
Case: ACNR Resources Inc. v. Miller, No. 25-662, 02/13/2026, published.
Facts: Ronald Miller worked for…
Worker Gets 20% SLU for Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A New York appellate court upheld a 20% schedule loss of use award for a worker’s bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome.
Case: In the Matter of Laboccetta v. Consolidated Edison Co. of…
Judge Overturns Board Decision as Lacking Evidentiary Support, Adequate Reasoning
The Delaware Superior Court overturned an administrative finding that an injured forklift driver was not a displaced worker.
Case: Smith v. Allen Foods, No. S25A-08-002 CAK, 02/11/2026 unpublished.
Facts: Leon Smith worked…
MSF Proposes 5% Rate Reduction
Montana State Fund proposed a 5% average rate reduction that would take effect July 1.
If approved, the cut would bring rates to their lowest level in the carrier’s 35-year history.
Montana…