The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a determination that a mine worker had no preexisting, definitely ascertainable impairment to be apportioned out of his rating.
Case: Blackhawk Mining LLC v. Blankenship,…
A California appellate court ruled that the exclusive remedy provision of the Labor Code barred a school volunteer from pursuing a civil remedy for her catastrophic injuries from falling while…
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a 17% permanent partial disability award for a worker who was injured in a car accident.
Case: Lawless v. Community Trust Bancorp Inc., No. 21-0833, 09/14/2023, published.
Facts:…
The Los Angeles Times reported that dozens of California workers who cut stone slabs for countertops have developed silicosis.
According to the report, Los Angeles County is an epicenter for the…
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry announced that benefits will be increasing 3.89%, effective Oct. 1, because of an increase in the state’s average weekly wage.
The average wage in…
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is seeking input on ways to improve stakeholder meetings it holds with insurance carriers and health care providers.
The division holds quarterly meetings with insurers…