Partial Summary Judgment Upheld on Worker’s Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that partial summary judgment was warranted on a worker’s Labor Law claim for injuries from stepping into an uncovered hole.
Case: Coon v. WFP Tower B…
Defendant in Labor Law Claim Should Have Been Granted Summary Judgment
A New York appellate court ruled that a municipal defendant should have been granted summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claims for his injuries from installing conduit.
Case: Burchill v.
Court Finds Injured Police Officer’s Benefits Were Miscalculated
The Illinois Appellate Court overturned a permanent partial disability award to an injured police officer, finding the Workers’ Compensation Commission had miscalculated the amount due after accounting for the credit…
CWCI Bulletin IDs Bills of Interest Enacted in 2023
The California Workers’ Compensation Institute on Monday published a bulletin identifying bills of interest to the state’s workers’ compensation community that were enacted this year.
CWCI highlighted bills including AB 336,…
Court Rejects Magistrate’s Recommendation, Worker’s Challenge to AWW
An Ohio appellate court rejected an injured worker’s challenge to the calculation of his average weekly wage.
Case: State ex rel. Lott v. Industrial Commission, No. 21AP-552, 09/29/2023, published.
Facts: Jason Lott…
Court Publishes Decision Overturning Citation for Valley Fever Exposure Risk
A California appellate court has ordered publication of its decision overturning a citation against a subcontractor for its alleged failure to protect workers from potential exposure to the fungus that…