High Court Orders New Trial for Jury to Apportion Fault
The New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the defendants in an insurance fraud case were entitled to a new trial, since the jury was not instructed on the apportionment…
Berkshire Names David Speights VP of Analytics for Comp Division
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Cos. named David Speights vice president of analytics for its workers’ compensation division.
David Speights
Speights will work with Danny Engell, senior vice president and chief underwriting and…
Ametros VP of Strategy Kane Elected President of National Medicare Secondary Payer Network
The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network elected John P. Kane, vice president of strategy for Ametros, as its president.
John P. Kane
Kane will oversee the educational, advocacy and partnership initiatives…
Worker Can’t Simultaneously Pursue Comp Claim, Intentional Tort Action
The Oklahoma Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a worker timely filed a civil suit against a defendant he had failed to name in the caption of his original petition, but…
High Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Request for One-Time Appointment
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker’s request for authorization for an appointment with a doctor who had previously treated his foot injury.
Case: Lydick v. Murray…
No Benefits for Migrants Injured While Riding in Bus Provided by Prospective Employer
A Louisiana appellate court upheld the dismissal of the workers’ compensation claims by three migrant workers for injuries they suffered while traveling on a bus provided by their prospective employer…