Privette Doctrine Bars Parents’ Suit for Worker’s Death
A California appellate court ruled that the Privette doctrine barred an effort by the parents of a construction worker to pursue a wrongful death claim against a general contractor that had…
Orange County DA: Randy Rosen Gets Longest Prison Sentence for Provider Convicted of Comp Fraud
Dr. Randy Rosen was sentenced to 10 years in state prison in what the Orange County District Attorney’s Office called “the largest prison sentence for a provider in California workers’…
WCRI: Early Identification Key to Ameliorating Effects of Psychosocial Factors on Recovery
Early identification of behavioral health issues such as fear of pain after an injury, perceived injustice and job dissatisfaction is the key to ensuring these factors don’t affect an injured…
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers From Environmental Risks
California workplace safety regulators reminded employers of their obligation to protect workers from the effects of triple-digit temperatures and smoke as some parts of the state are dealing with a…
Gilson Daub Promotes Ed Tsui, Lauren Livingston
Workers’ compensation defense firm Gilson Daub announced two promotions in its Orange County office, with Ed Tsui taking the position of managing attorney, and Lauren Livingston named assistant manager.
Lauren Livingston…
High Court Clarifies Hiring Party’s Lack of Duty to Employees of Independent Contractor
Maryland’s highest court ruled that the party that hires an independent contractor does not owe a duty of care to an employee of the contractor for injuries caused by the contractor’s…