Worker Gets Partial Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Grinder Mishap
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to only partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from using a grinder that lacked…
Carrier Liable for Worker’s Occupational Disease, Plus Penalty
A New York appellate court upheld a determination of compensability for a longtime mason’s occupational disease from repetitive trauma, as well as the assessment of a penalty against his employer’s…
Federal Court Says Wrong Mine Operator Designated as Liable for Black Lung Benefits
A federal appellate court ruled that an administrative law judge and the Benefits Review Board designated the wrong mine operator as liable for a West Virginia miner’s black lung benefits.
Case:…
Court Issues 3rd Decision Denying Sing Sing Employee’s Motion to Preclude IME Report
In a third case filed by employees of the same correctional facility, a New York appellate court ruled that the Workers’ Compensation Board did not err in denying a worker’s…
Lawmakers Pass Firefighter Presumption, Electronic Service Bills
Colorado lawmakers voted to send the governor measures that would modify the cancer presumption for firefighters and allow electronic service of documents.
The Senate on Wednesday signed off on amendments made…
Supreme Court Upholds Finding of Compensability for Worker’s Asthma
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a finding that a worker sustained the occupational disease of asthma in the course of and resulting from employment in the mining industry.
Case: Blackhawk…