Exclusive Remedy Prevents Bus Driver From Seeking Damages
A New York appellate court ruled that a county employee was barred by the exclusive remedy of the Workers’ Compensation Law from pursuing a civil suit against a co-employee who…
Split Court Says Worker Must Repay TTD Benefits She Received After Reaching MMI
A divided Ohio appellate court panel ruled that an injured worker was required to repay the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation for temporary total disability benefits she received after the date…
Claims Against Defendant in Civil Suit Should Have Been Dismissed as Barred by Exclusive Remedy
A New York appellate court ruled that a defendant in a personal injury action should have been granted summary judgment dismissing a co-worker’s claims against him as barred by the…
DOL Rules Would Update Standards for Coal Mine Operators to Self-Insure
The U.S. Department of Labor on Wednesday announced that its Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs has proposed rules to revise standards for coal mine operators to self-insure.
In addition to modifying…
Governor Appoints Michael Mayton to WCC
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed Michael Mayton to serve a four-year term on the Workers’ Compensation Commission.
Mayton is a senior partner at the Mayton, Newkirk & Jones law firm…
Registration Opens for Combined Claims Conference
Registration is open for the 2023 Combined Claims Conference being held Aug. 15-16 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove, California.
The two-day program offering continuing education credits for…