UPS Mechanic Sentenced for Fraud
A United Parcel Service mechanic in Northern California was sentenced to 90 days in jail after being convicted of workers’ compensation fraud.
Derrick Hodge was also ordered to pay $50,000 in…
Court Reinstates Bad Faith Claims Against Carrier for Denying Defense
A New York appellate court reinstated the bad faith claims against an insurance carrier that had declined to defend an employer from a personal injury action by an alleged independent…
Split Court Finds Worker Entitled to Summary Judgment
A divided New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his fall from a ladder.
Case: Delisle v. FBBT/US…
Injured Worker’s Default Judgment Upheld
A Texas appellate court upheld a worker’s $973,522.24 default judgment for his injuries that happened while he was performing construction work.
Eleazar Alvarado alleged that he worked for Kerry D. Nowell, who…
Demolition Worker’s Labor Law Claim Partially Reinstated
A New York appellate court partially revived a worker’s Labor Law claims for his alleged injuries from a demolition project.
Case: Fahey v. Worship House & Outreach Ministries Inc., No. 2022-07581,…
Court Reinstates Labor Law Claims Against Homeowner
A New York appellate court reinstated a worker’s Labor Law and negligence claims against a homeowner for his injuries from an alleged fall into a hole.
Case: Antunez v. Denoia, No.