Legislation that supporters say would remediate delays and denials in cases involving injuries that are presumed compensable would likely have no effect on the majority of claims and could result…
A Florida appellate court ruled that an injured worker should not have been assessed a cancellation fee for an examination canceled by the doctor.
Case: Baptiste v. Sunrise Community, No. 1D21-3736,…
A Texas appellate court ruled that an arbitrator had to decide whether a statute of limitations deadline in an arbitration agreement barred a nonsubscribing employer from compelling arbitration of a…
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation said it will disapprove of medical provider network listings that include the names of non-professional organizations, management services, scheduling and coordinating companies, cost-containment firms…
A New York appellate court ruled that an armored car guard could not proceed with a negligence case against a co-worker who accidentally shot him.
Case: Guida v. Rivera Investigations Inc.,…
A New York appellate court upheld the dismissal of part of a worker’s Labor Law claim for an accident involving a scissor lift.
Case: Shantz v. Barry Steel Fabrication Inc., No. 401…