Worker Gets Partial Summary Judgment on Claim for Fall From Ladder
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on a Labor Law claim against the corporation that owned the property where he was injured,…
TDI Adopts Changes to NCCI’s Basic and Forms Manuals
The Texas Department of Insurance adopted NCCI Item 01-TX-2023 — “Revisions to Forms Manual Forms and Endorsements Applicable in Texas and Basic Manual Rules Related to the Texas Group Purchase…
Supreme Court Won’t Raise PPD Award for Worker Injured by Exploding Toilet
The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a worker with preexisting conditions was not entitled to a larger award of permanent partial disability benefits without any apportionment to his…
CPA Charged in $10M Fraud Scheme
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced the indictment of a certified public accountant for allegedly filing doctored payroll-related documents on behalf of facade restoration and scaffolding companies in a scheme…
Governor Signs Presumption Bill
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill expanding the types of cancers that are presumed compensable for firefighters.
The governor on Thursday signed SB 310, by Sen. Jason Small, R-Busby. The…
Court Revives Dispute Over Carrier’s Denial of Coverage for Claim, Bad Faith Action
The Connecticut Appellate Court overturned a grant of summary judgment finding an insurance carrier had not properly terminated coverage for an employer, and the court revived the employer’s bad faith claim against…