Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim; Defendants’ 3rd-Party Claim Dismissed
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim for his fall from a ladder, as well as the dismissal…
Conflicting Evidence Prevents Summary Judgment in Labor Law Dispute
A New York appellate court ruled that summary judgment could not be granted in a Labor Law dispute because of conflicting evidence on whether the worker was required to perform his…
Bill Would Make Prepaid Card Option Permanent
A California lawmaker introduced a bill that would indefinitely extend authorization for employers to use prepaid debit cards to pay indemnity benefits.
AB 1683, introduced Monday by the Assembly Insurance Committee,…
Bill Would Expand List of Firefighter Cancers With Enhanced Reimbursement
A Hawaii lawmaker introduced a bill that would expand the list of cancers for which providers are entitled to enhanced reimbursement rates on firefighter workers’ compensation claims.
Hawaii law authorizes reimbursement rates…
Federal Court Affirms Miner’s Award of Black Lung Benefits
A federal appellate court upheld an award of black lung benefits to a coal miner, finding no error in the Benefits Review Board’s interlocutory order or final order.
Case: Dominion Coal…
Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Application for Reconsideration
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s application for reconsideration and/or full board review.
Case: Matter of Wagner v. Bobley Publishing Corp., No. CV-24-2041, 01/15/2026, published.
Facts and…