An Ohio appellate court upheld a denial of benefits for a worker’s claim that his COVID-19 infection was an occupational disease.
Case: Wilhelm v. Advanced Drainage Systems Inc., No. 5-23-16, 02/05/2024,…
A New York appellate court ruled that a third-party defendant in a Labor Law action was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing the claims against it.
Case: Lostracco v. Lewiston-Porter Central…
The Maryland Appellate Court ruled that attorney fees are calculated from the compensation awarded to a public employee after applying the offset for any service-connected disability retirement benefits from the…
The state of Colorado would be required to buy workers’ compensation coverage for its workers under a bill introduced this week.
Sen. Nick Hinrichsen
Senate Bill 149, by Sen. Nick Hinrichsen,…
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a finding that a worker was entitled to no permanent partial disability benefits for a knee injury.
Case: Messer v. Autozone Inc., No. 22-604, 01/25/2024,…
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld an award of additional chiropractic treatment to an injured worker who suffered the partial loss of a leg.
Case: ACNR Resources Inc. v. Saunders, No.