Worker Struck by Falling Pipe Can Proceed With Labor Law Claims
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to proceed with his Labor Law claim for his injuries from being hit on the head by a scaffolding…
Court Panel Splits 3 Ways on Employer’s Obligation to Report Fatal Accident to BWC
An Ohio appellate court panel produced three opinions to uphold the denial of a claim for death benefits as untimely, with each judge advocating for a different analysis of whether…
No Summary Judgment on Worker’s Labor Law Claim for Fall From Scaffold
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s motion for summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from a fall from a scaffold.
Case: Guaman…
DWC Announces Two Rulemaking Efforts
The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation proposed rules to define injuries that would qualify for post-traumatic stress disorder claims and address how long an employer has to comply with a…
Contractor to Pay $9k in Restitution for Operating Without Comp Coverage
A contractor convicted on charges of failing to secure workers’ compensation coverage was ordered to pay $9,000 in restitution, the New York State Inspector General’s Office announced.
Leroy Nelson, owner of…
Inconsistent Statements by Worker With Memory Loss Don’t Justify Forfeiture of Benefits
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker suffering from memory loss did not make material misstatements about his medical history to obtain benefits.
Case: Matter of Belfiore v. Penske Logistics…