No Relief for Employer That Failed to Oppose Worker’s Petition
The Nevada Court of Appeals upheld the denial of relief to an employer that failed to oppose a worker’s petition challenging the suspension of her benefits.
Case: Nye County v. Amland,…
Unemployable Truck Driver Gets PTD Award
An Ohio appellate court upheld an award of permanent total disability benefits to a truck driver, finding that the combined effect of his injuries, advanced age, limited education, job history and…
Board’s Insufficient Analysis Leads to Vacatur of PPD Award
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals vacated an award of permanent partial disability benefits to a miner because of deficiencies in the Board of Review’s analysis.
Case: Bolen v. Brooks Run South Mining…
Court Rejects Property Owner’s ‘Integral-to-the-Work’ Defense
A New York appellate court rejected a property owner’s “integral-to-the-work” defense to a worker’s Labor Law claim.
Case: Padilla v. 76 Eleventh Avenue Property Owner LLC, No. 32816/19, 02/03/2026, published.
Facts: Arcadio…
Split Court Says Exclusivity Bars Worker’s Suit Against Statutory Co-Employees
A divided Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that workers’ compensation exclusivity barred a worker from pursuing a civil suit against his statutory co-employees.
Case: Villarroel v. Railing Systems LLC, No. 1572-24-4,…
Court Vacates 0% PPD Award Due to Insufficient Analysis by Board
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals vacated an award of 0% permanent partial disability to a longtime mine worker, finding the Board of Review failed to adequately consider and analyze…