Court Revives Part of Worker’s Labor Law Claims for Boom Lift Accident
A New York appellate court revived parts of a worker’s Labor Law and negligence claims for her alleged injuries from a boom lift accident.
Case: Johnsen v. State of New York,…
Report: Unsealed Records Allege Pritzker Oversaw Fraudulent Comp Payments
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker oversaw an allegedly fraudulent workers’ compensation case filed by a former campaign worker who claimed she worked in the governor’s office after the state agency that…
High Court Upholds Denial of PTD for Hospital Worker’s Post-Assault Psych Conditions
The South Dakota Supreme Court upheld the denial of permanent total disability benefits for a hospital worker who claimed to suffer psychological conditions after being attacked by two patients.
The high…
Governor Extends Authorization for Debit Card Benefit Payments
California employers will be able to deposit indemnity benefits into prepaid card accounts for injured workers through Jan. 1, 2024, under legislation enacted by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Newsom on Tuesday signed AB…
Auto Policy’s Provision Allowing UIM Benefits Offset Not Enforceable
The Indiana Court of Appeals invalidated an auto insurance policy’s language allowing for a reduction in payment of benefits to an injured motorist to account for his recoveries from the…
DWC Posts Additional Adjustments to Hospital, ASC Fee Schedule
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation updated the Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to conform to changes Medicare made earlier in…