A divided West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a void exclusion in an insurance policy may not be invoked to limit the amount of liability insurance coverage available to a…
The Colorado Court of Appeals ruled that the apportionment of death benefits among a deceased worker’s dependents determines their “proportionate share” of the maximum lump sum that is statutorily allowed.
Case:…
A New York appellate court upheld the dismissal of a malpractice case against a law firm for its alleged mishandling of a settlement that required the consent of a workers’…
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to temporary total disability benefits subsequent to the date of her most recent surgery, even though she had already…
The Minnesota Supreme Court overturned a denial of attorney fees to counsel for an injured man, finding the worker had a “genuinely disputed” claim.
Case: Lagasse v. Horton, No. A21-1745, 11/30/2022,…
Missouri lawmakers appear slated to once again deliberate mandating the transformation of a state-chartered workers’ compensation carrier into a private mutual insurance company when they convene in 2023.
Rep. Alex Riley
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