Summary Judgment Improper Due to Triable Issues
A New York appellate court ruled that the defendants in a Labor Law action were not entitled to summary judgment because there were triable issues as to whether they were entitled to…
Carrier Has Duty to Defend Insured From Injured Workers’ Suit
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment that found a carrier had a duty to defend its insured from a lawsuit by two injured workers.
Case: Authority Fleet…
Bill Would Expand Limitations on Athlete Claims
California lawmakers are again moving to restrict the ability of professional athletes to file cumulative trauma claims in the state.
And just as the previous effort to clamp down on professional…
Mine Worker’s Arm Injuries Compensable Despite Initial Report of Nonwork Accident
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a mine worker’s arm injuries were compensable despite his initial report of a nonwork-related accident.
Case: ACNR Resources v. Banco, No.
DWC Issues Statement on Subbing Narrative Report for RFA Forms
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation released a Newsline to clarify the use of request for authorization forms under new utilization review rules that took effect April 1.
Rules the division said…
Court Upholds Dismissal of Labor Law Claims Against Homeowners
A New York appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s Labor Law claims against the owners of a private residence.
Case: Kingstone Insurance Co. v. Barranco, No. 2022-00623, 04/29/2026,…