Court Publishes Decision That Privette Doctrine Bars Worker’s Claim
The Court of Appeal for the 3rd District of California has ordered publication of its decision from earlier this month finding the Privette doctrine barred a worker from pursuing a…
Supreme Court Upholds 0% Permanent Partial Disability Award for Worker With Headaches
The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously upheld an award of 0% permanent partial disability for a clerical worker with persistent headaches following a head injury from a fall.
Case: Linkous v. Bluestone…
Court Says Maintenance Worker Waited Too Long to File Claim for Back Injury
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals upheld the dismissal of a maintenance worker’s claim for benefits for a back injury as time-barred.
Case: Dillard v. Calvary Assembly of God, No. 2210341,…
Lidocaine Designated ‘Exempt’ in Formulary Update
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced changes to the prescription drug formulary that will designate lidocaine as “exempt,” effective Nov. 1.
Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that is currently classified…
Physician Dispensing Rule Hearing Reset for Oct. 19
The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that physician dispensing workshops that were postponed due to Hurricane Ian are rescheduled for Oct. 19.
The division is proposing changes to rules addressing health…
Prior Settlement Doesn’t Bar Employer From Challenging Causation
The Illinois Appellate Court upheld a determination that an employer was not collaterally estopped from challenging causation for a worker’s condition and that the worker failed to prove his condition…