Worker Hurt by Falling Object Can’t Bring Viable Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a moving company employee could not assert a viable Labor Law claim for his injuries from an object falling on his foot.
Case: Minholz…
Court Grants Worker Partial Summary Judgment, Dismisses Defendant
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to only partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for a tripping accident and that one defendant was…
Railroad Repair Employee Can’t Assert FELA Claim
The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a railroad service repair company employee could not assert a claim under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act for his injuries from…
Public Employers’ Rates Drop 3.9%
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation announced that public employer rates decreased by an average of 3.9% at the start of the year.
The bureau said counties, cities, public schools and…
Longtime Factory Worker Fails to Provide Timely Notice of Hearing Loss Claim
The Supreme Court of Tennessee’s Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel ruled that a longtime factory worker failed to give timely notice of her hearing loss claim.
Arlene Ernstes worked for Printpack…
Bill Would Add Marijuana to Intoxication Statute
A Missouri lawmaker introduced legislation that would make clear that workers injured while under the influence of cannabis risk losing workers’ compensation benefits.
Missouri law reduces work comp benefits by 50%…