County Gets Dismissal of Claims for Wrongful Death, Exemplary Damages
A Texas appellate court ruled that a county was entitled to dismissal of a widow’s claims for damages under the Wrongful Death Act and for exemplary damages under the Workers’…
Carrier Entitled to Subrogation for Case Manager, Appellate Court Says
The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals said the state’s work comp subrogation statute is constitutional and a carrier was entitled to reimbursement from an injured worker’s tort recovery for the…
OSHA: Continuing Violations Expose Company to $248,000 Fine
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said a Jacksonville, Florida, wood crate and pallet manufacturer that’s been cited three times in the last decade for safety violations is facing a…
Recycling Company Fined $337,903 Following Fatality
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited a Nebraska waste disposal company $337,903 for 18 violations following an investigation of a fatal accident in February.
A 20-year-old worker was attempting to…
Split Court Overturns Summary Judgment for Defendant in Labor Law Case
A divided New York appellate court overturned a grant of summary judgment to the defendant in a Labor Law case for a worker injured in a fall from a ladder.
Case: Thomas v.
AM Best Ups Ratings for Synergy Comp Insurance Co.
AM Best updated its financial strength and long-term issuer credit ratings for Synergy Comp Insurance Co.
The rating organization upgraded Synergy’s financial strength rating to “A (excellent)” from “A minus (excellent).
At…