Worker Who Didn’t Receive Notice of Court Date Gets New Hearing on Claim
An Ohio appellate court upheld a grant of a new hearing to an injured worker because he had not received notice of the initial hearing on his claim.
Case: State ex rel.
Bill Seeks to Eliminate Penalties on Payment Notices
A bill introduced in the New York state Senate would eliminate penalties assessed against employers or insurers for not complying with certain notice requirements relating to payment and cessation of…
Senate Passes Contracted Network Pharmacy Bill
The New York Senate passed a bill aimed at giving injured workers more choices for filling prescriptions by allowing them to use pharmacies registered with the state.
The Senate voted 62-1…
Mitchell: COVID Claims Costs Jump in Second Half of 2021
The average cost of COVID-19 claims increased “significantly” in the last six months of 2021, according to a report by San Diego-based Mitchell International Inc.
As of December, the average indemnity…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Worker With Alleged Wrist Injury
The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a worker was not entitled to benefits for an alleged injury to his left wrist, given his history of injury and complaints.
Case:…
Comp Carrier Can’t Subrogate Against Uninsured Motorist Compensation Received by Worker
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals ruled that an employer and its workers’ compensation insurance carrier could not seek subrogation against the uninsured motorist insurance proceeds paid to an injured…