Defense Motion for Summary Judgment Not Premature
A New York appellate court ruled that the defense motions for summary judgment in a Labor Law action were not premature and that one of the motions should have been…
Injured Worker Can’t Hold Borrowing Employer Civilly Liable
The Illinois Appellate Court upheld a determination that an injured worker could not pursue a civil claim against his borrowing employer.
Case: Leman v. Volmut, No. 2019 L 3711, 10/26/2023, published.
Facts:…
Out-of-State Resident Gets Benefits for Motorcycle Accident en Route to Dinner
The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled that a traveling worker was entitled to benefits for his injuries from a motorcycle accident that happened while he was headed to a restaurant…
DWC Posts Audit Standards for 2024
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced standards that will be used for profile audit reviews of adjusting locations next year.
The DWC said the PAR performance standard for 2024 audits…
Survey: Injury and Illness Rate Increased in 2022
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry on Wednesday announced that the estimated workplace injury and illness rate for 2022 increased slightly from that of 2021.
According to the annual Survey…
Bill Proposes Higher Payments for Doctors
Florida lawmakers introduced legislation for the 2024 session that would increase payments to doctors for treating injured workers and giving depositions.
Senate Bill 362, filed Tuesday by Sen. Jennifer Bradley, R-Fleming…