DWC Seeks Input on 2023 Medical Audit Plan
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is accepting comments on the 2022 Medical Quality Review Annual Audit Plan through Nov. 16.
The annual plan establishes priorities for the Medical Quality Review…
Supreme Court Unanimously Upholds Increase in Worker’s Permanent Impairment Rating
The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously upheld the modification of a worker’s permanent impairment rating from 41% to 46%.
Case: Hiltner v. Lowe’s Home Centers Inc., No. 21-0502, 10/18/2022, published.
Facts: Amy D.
Labor Law Claim Over Unsafe Workplace During COVID Pandemic Can Proceed Against Amazon
A federal appellate court ruled that a group of Amazon.com workers and their families can proceed with a Labor Law claim that the company failed to provide a safe workplace during…
Subcontractor’s Insurance Carrier Has Duty to Defend Contractor in Labor Law Action
A New York appellate court ruled that the insurance carrier for a self-employed subcontractor was liable for the defense of the general contractor from a Labor Law action.
Case: Main Street…
Worker Struck by Falling Beam Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment to a worker struck by a beam while disassembling a sidewalk bridge.
Case: Linares v. City of New York, No.
Court Orders Calculation of Fees for Expert Witness Whose Testimony Was Disregarded
A divided Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court directed the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board to calculate a reasonable award to reimburse an injured worker for the costs of deposing an expert witness as…