Conflicting Evidence Precludes Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a Labor Law claim could not be decided on summary judgment because there were triable issues as to whether a statutory exemption applied.
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Split Supreme Court Denies Benefits to Worker Who Fell on Own Front Steps
A divided Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that a worker who fell on her front steps before engaging in work-related travel did not suffer an injury in the course and scope…
Double-Dipping Window Washer to Pay More Than $30,000 in Restitution
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation said a man actively working at his window cleaning company while receiving benefits was ordered to pay more than $30,000 in restitution after pleading…
WCRI Reports Variation in Injured Workers’ Use of Emergency Departments
Injured workers in Massachusetts turned to hospital emergency departments for initial medical visits last year at a rate more than double that of states including Arizona and California, according to…
CWCI Opens Registration for Annual Meeting
The California Workers’ Compensation Institute opened registration for its 59th annual meeting, set for March 8-9 in Walnut Creek.
Alex Swedlow
The meeting will address ongoing economic and demographic changes in…
No Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Worker Who Injured Neck
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should not have been granted partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for an injury from striking his neck against…