The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a denial of benefits to an equipment operator for his carpal tunnel syndrome.
Case: Bartram v. Coronado Group LLC, No. 21-0479, 09/19/2022, published.
Facts: Cecil Bartram…
President Joe Biden, speaking at the National Summit on Fire Prevention and Control, called on lawmakers to send him a bill that would create a presumption that certain health conditions…
The U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an award under the Black Lung Benefits Act to a longtime coal mine worker with chronic lung disease.
Case: Energy West Mining Co.
The Alaska Supreme Court unanimously upheld an award of benefits to a worker for his injuries from a fall despite his admission of using cocaine and drinking on the job and…
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that it will shut down e-filer accounts that have been inactive for six months or longer at the end of the month as part…
The California Contractors State License Board announced that proof of workers’ compensation coverage will be required for four license classifications, starting Jan. 1.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 30 enacted SB…