Coal Miner Gets Attorney Fees, Claim Costs for Eye Injury
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld an award of attorney fees and costs to a coal miner for his injury after he struck himself in the eye with a screwdriver.
Case:…
No SLU Award for Injured Corrections Officer
A New York appellate court ruled that an injured corrections officer was not entitled to a schedule loss of use award.
Case: Matter of Garland v. New York City Department of…
Court Upholds Denial of Benefits to Worker for Intoxication at Time of Injury
A Texas appellate court upheld a denial of benefits to an injured worker based on a jury’s finding that he was intoxicated at the time of his accident.
Case: Balderas v.
L&I Reports Hard Drives Stolen During Break-In
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries said it is offering free credit monitoring to employers and employees involved in claims made with the regional office in Tukwila after…
ICA Sets Special Fund Assessment Hearing
The Industrial Commission of Arizona is holding a public hearing May 26 to gather information regarding a 0.5% assessment.
Carriers pay an assessment equal to 1% of premiums to cover obligations…
Commissioner Announces CIGA Appointment
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara appointed Patrick Wong to serve on the board of governors for the California Insurance Guarantee Association.
Patrick Wong
Wong is senior vice president, general counsel and secretary…