Widow Can’t Pursue Civil Remedy for Worker’s COVID Death
The Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that a grocery store worker’s widow could not pursue a civil remedy from his employer for his fatal alleged workplace exposure to COVID-19.
Case: Taylor…
Court Partially Overturns Grant of Summary Judgment for Worker on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court partially overturned a grant of summary judgment to an injured worker on his Labor Law claim.
Case: Mushkudiani v. Racanelli Construction Group Inc., No. 2021-01064, 08/09/2023,…
Fee Schedule Comment Deadline Approaches
Oklahoma’s Workers’ Compensation Commission and FAIR Health seek written comments on proposed changes to the state’s Medical Fee Schedule and rules, and the deadline for submission is Aug. 31.
Leaders want stakeholders’ thoughts as they begin…
Statutory Presumption on Causation Doesn’t Apply to Firefighter’s Aortic Aneurysm
A divided Florida appellate court ruled that a firefighter was not entitled to a presumption of industrial causation for his thoracic aortic aneurysm because the condition did not constitute heart disease.
Case: North…
Police Officer Can’t Get TTD Benefits for Post-Retirement Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke
The Connecticut Appellate Court overturned an award of temporary total disability benefits to a former police officer for his atrial fibrillation and stroke years after retirement.
Case: Martinoli v. Stamford Police…
Court Overturns TTD Award to Retired Worker
The Connecticut Appellate Court ruled that a retired state worker was not entitled to an award of temporary total disability benefits following a post-retirement surgery.
Case: Cochran v. Department of Transportation,…