Exclusive Remedy Bars Worker’s Negligent Supervision Claim
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that a worker’s claim of negligent supervision for failure to protect her from assault and battery by her supervisor was barred by the exclusivity provisions of…
ICA: Providers Should Not Coerce Carriers for Surgery Payment
The Industrial Commission of Arizona said medical providers should not coerce carriers, self-insured employers and claims representatives into agreeing to pay a certain percentage of billed charges for surgery.
“The reports we…
Rehabilitation Review Panel Meets July 6
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry is holding an open forum about proposed amendments to the rehabilitation registration rules in Minnesota Rules Chapter 5220 during the July 6 meeting…
WCIRB Actuarial Committee Meeting June 22
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California’s Actuarial Committee is holding a virtual meeting June 22 at 9:30 a.m.
Committee members are scheduled to discuss the latest insurer experience report…
Worker Disabled by Surgery to Treat Compensable Injury Gets Benefits Despite Being Fired
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld a finding that a worker was entitled to benefits for a shoulder injury after he underwent surgery, even though he had already been fired…
No Benefits for Maintenace Worker’s Claimed Injuries from Hasty Exit from Manhole
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals upheld a denial of a worker’s request to modify a denial of his claim for psychiatric injuries, as well as a denial of…