Bill Would Eliminate SAWW Cap on Benefits
Montana lawmakers are considering a bill that would do away with a statute that caps indemnity benefits at the state’s average weekly wage.
Rep. Derek Harvey
Rep. Derek Harvey, D-Butte, on…
Family of Pilot With Joint Employment Gets Death Benefits From Both Employers
A Louisiana appellate court upheld a finding that a pilot was jointly employed by two companies that shared his services and that both were liable for the payment of benefits for…
Court of Common Pleas Has Jurisdiction to Consider Worker’s Motion to Set Aside Prior Ruling
An Ohio appellate court ruled that the court of common pleas had jurisdiction to consider a worker’s motion to set aside a prior judgment in his workers’ compensation case.
Case: Smith…
No Summary Judgment for Worker Allegedly Struck by Bag of Cement Mix
A New York appellate court ruled that a Labor Law claim by a worker who was allegedly struck by a falling bag of cement mix was not amenable to summary judgment.
Case:…
Worker Struck by Waterlogged Board Prevails on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker struck by a waterlogged plywood board was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim.
Case: Spero v. 3781 Broadway LLC,…
Legislature Considering Bills to Allow for Remote Hearings
By Steve Nichols, Contributor
Texas lawmakers have introduced bills that would require the Division of Workers’ Compensation to conduct contested case hearings telephonically or by videoconference in some instances.
House Bill 4214,…