Worker Who Fell From Wet Ladder Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment to a worker on his Labor Law claim for his fall from a wet ladder.
Case: Lindsay v. CG Maiden…
Employer Gets Dismissal of Claims for Indemnification, Contribution
A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker’s employer was not subject to liability for contribution and indemnification to a defendant the worker sued for on-the-job injuries.
Case: Contreras…
Court Overturns Safety Citations Issued Against Employer Under ‘Marine Terminal’ Standards
The Washington Court of Appeals overturned certain safety citations against a bulk transfer business, finding it did not qualify as a marine terminal, but that it was a grain handler.
Seattle…
Michael Yaworsky Appointed Insurance Commissioner
The Financial Services Commission appointed Michael Yaworsky as the insurance commissioner for the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation.
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Michael Yaworsky
Yaworsky has served as interim insurance commissioner since February.
Before his…
Worker Gets Reimbursement for IME Charge by Doctor Selected by Employer
The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that an injured worker was entitled to reimbursement for the cost of an examination by a physician selected by his employer, but it reduced…
New Fee Schedule Ups Payments for E&M, Other Services
The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services adopted a new fee schedule that increases overall maximum payments for evaluation and management services by 18%.
The new fee schedule also increases…