SAIF Announces $135M Dividend
Oregon workers’ compensation insurer SAIF Corp. is distributing a $135 million dividend to more than 52,000 policyholders.
The carrier said it is able to pay dividends because of sound financial standing…
Worker Not Entitled to Have Jury Verdict Set Aside
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to have the jury verdict set aside in his Labor Law action.
Case: Garcia v. 1000 Dean LLC, No.
Tower MSA Webinar to Cover New CMS Reporting Penalties
Tower MSA Partners is holding a webinar on Wednesday to cover updates to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ new mandatory insurer reporting penalties.
Dan Anders
CMS recently published new Section…
Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Fall Down Ramp
A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim based on his fall down an unguarded, temporary plywood…
Investigation Finds Candy Plant Wasn’t Evacuated Before Explosion
The U.S. Department of Labor said a Pennsylvania candy maker failed to evacuate employees after some reported smelling gas before a March 2023 explosion that killed seven workers at the…
Court Tosses Mandamus Action by State Trooper With Long-Haul COVID-19
The Iowa Court of Appeals dismissed a former state trooper’s mandamus action seeking to compel the state to pay benefits after he became disabled by his long-haul COVID-19 symptoms.
Case: Eimers v.