Widow Gets Mandamus Relief on Denial of VSSR Claim
An Ohio appellate court ruled that a widow was entitled to mandamus relief compelling the Industrial Commission to revisit her entitlement to an enhanced award of benefits for her husband’s death…
Carrier Cannot Relitigate Worker’s Entitlement to 24-Hour Home Care
A New York appellate court ruled that a carrier could not attempt to relitigate a catastrophically injured worker’s entitlement to round-the-clock home care.
Case: Matter of Kaminski v. Integrated Structures Corp.,…
No Benefits for Amazon Employee Allegedly Injured by ‘Stampede’ of Bus Passengers
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of benefits to an Amazon employee for her alleged injuries from a “stampede” of passengers “desperate” to board a crowded public bus…
Court Upholds Denial of PTD Benefits for Worker Injured in Bridge Collapse
An Ohio appellate court upheld the denial of permanent total disability benefits for a worker who suffered multiple injuries, including the partial amputation of his leg, in a bridge collapse.
Case:…
Worker Gets Limited Writ for Industrial Commission to Explain Denial of PTD Benefits
An Ohio appellate court granted a worker limited mandamus relief, sending his case back to the Industrial Commission to explain its finding that he was not entitled to permanent total…
State OSHA Fines Construction Company for Repeated Safety Violations
Oregon’s Occupational Safety and Health Division fined a Bend-based construction company more than $103,00 for repeatedly failing to protect workers from fall hazards.
Sky Ridge Construction LLC workers at a residential job site…