Circuit Court Judge OKs $40M Civil Suit in School Shooting
A circuit court judge in Virginia on Friday said workers’ compensation exclusivity does not preclude a teacher from pursuing a $40 million civil suit for injuries she sustained in a…
Injured Worker Fired From Job Still Gets TTD Benefits, Industrial Loss of Use Award
The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld an award of temporary total disability benefits to a worker who was fired from his job, plus an industrial loss of use award.
Case: Mueller…
Supreme Court Overturns Denial of Benefits for Worker With Preexisting Back Issues
The West Virginia Supreme Court overturned a denial of benefits to a worker with preexisting back issues for her injury claim.
Case: Harrison v. Hockin, No. 22-0133, 10/19/2023, published.
Facts: Deborah Harrison…
High Court Denies Coal Worker’s Occupational Pneumoconiosis Claim
The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously upheld the denial of benefits to a coal miner for his occupational pneumoconiosis claim.
Case: Raynes v. Kingston Mining Inc., No. 22-0073, 10/19/2023, published.
Facts: Steven…
Court Overturns Denial of Worker’s Claim Against Second Injury Fund
The Iowa Court of Appeals overturned the rejection of a worker’s claim against the state Second Injury Fund after she suffered complications from surgery to treat a compensable injury.
Case: Delaney…
WCB to Post Updated Disability Forms
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board posted updated forms that comply with revised disability benefit regulations taking effect at the start of 2024.
The updated version of the forms —…