Husband Did Not Desert Worker Prior to Her Death by Overdose
The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld a judge’s determination that a worker’s husband had not deserted her prior to her death from a drug overdose.
Case: Linnhaven Inc. v. Blasdell, No.
Carrier Owes No Coverage for Worker’s Claims of Assault by Colleagues
A Louisiana appellate court upheld a determination that an insurance carrier owed no coverage for a worker’s claims that he was assaulted and battered by his fellow employees.
Case: Calix v.
Injured Worker Can’t Appeal Non-Final Order Suspending Benefits
A New York appellate court dismissed a worker’s attempt to appeal a non-final decision allowing for the suspension of his benefits pending a resolution of an insurance carrier’s claim he…
Court Upholds Finding of Cumulative Injury, Award of Costs to Worker
The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a worker was entitled to temporary disability benefits and an award of costs.
Case: Central Iowa Fencing Ltd. v. Hays, No. 21-1530,…
Auto Repair Shop Owner Pleads Guilty to Operating Without Comp
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries announced that the owner of an auto repair shop in Kennewick pleaded guilty to failing to provide workers’ compensation coverage for his…
CWCI: Frequency Hits 14-Year High for Private Self-Insureds
The California Workers’ Compensation Institute reported that a rise in medical-only and indemnity claim volume in 2021 drove frequency for private self-insured employers to the highest level since 2007.
“Initial data on…