Worker Struck By Falling Pole Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from being struck by a falling pole.
Case: Ruiz…
Supreme Court Says Worker’s Fiancee May Qualify for Death Benefits as ‘Family Member’
The Ohio Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a worker’s fiancée should have been given the opportunity to prove she was a “family member,” wholly dependent on the worker, who was…
Bill to Create Missed Designated Doctor Appointment Fee Lingering in Senate
By Steve Nichols, News Contributor
Several workers’ compensation bills continue to struggle toward passage with the last day of the regular session of the Texas Legislature — May 29 — right…
Split Supreme Court Says Employer Can’t Subrogate Against Worker’s Dram Shop Act Recovery
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that an employer who paid Heart Lung Act benefits to a police officer is not entitled to subrogation from the officer’s recovery on a claim…
High Court Says Employee Can’t Assert Claim for Discrimination Against Former Employer
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a statute prohibiting retaliation against employees for pursuing workers’ compensation claims applies only to employers and employees with a current employment relationship.
Case: Lisle…
Pharmacy Not Liable for Drug-Induced Death of Worker Injured in Mass Shooting
The Kansas Court of Appeals ruled that a worker’s widow and his estate could not pursue a claim for damages against a pharmacy that supplied him with the combination of…