A federal appellate court ruled that a commercial general liability insurance carrier’s policy did not exclude coverage for its insured’s $2.4 million settlement to a worker who suffered the amputation…
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld the grant of a worker’s petitions to add a new injury to his claim and reinstate his benefits.
Case: Pocono Mountain School District v. Kojeszewski…
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation announced that a woman who continued cashing her deceased father’s benefit checks was ordered to pay $39,186 in restitution.
The BWC said it received a…
The Connecticut Appellate Court ruled that a worker substantially complied with the statutory notice requirements for submitting a claim within the filing period.
Case: Fieldhouse v. Regency Coachworks Inc., No. AC 44225,…
A New York appellate court upheld a denial of benefits to a transit worker for her alleged repetitive stress injuries.
Case: Matter of Sanchez v. New York City Transit Authority, No.
A New York appellate court ruled that a mechanic who became a supervisor was entitled to benefits for his repetitive stress injuries.
Case: Matter of Brancato v. New York City Transit Authority,…