The Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that an injured worker had standing to challenge his employer’s underpayment of a bill from one of his medical
… Read more »The Texas Department of Insurance’s Division of Workers’ Compensation reminded carriers and claims administrators that six new and revised plain language notices will become effective
… Read more »The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a statute prohibiting retaliation against employees for pursuing workers’ compensation claims applies only to employers and employees with
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Recent changes in the duration of temporary disability in Texas could reflect the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic conditions, according to a recent
… Read more »A Louisiana appellate court overturned a $2,500 penalty against an injured worker for failing to attend an independent medical examination.
Case: Brown v. Walmart Inc.,
… Read more »The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously upheld the denial of benefits for a fire boss’ carpal tunnel syndrome.
Case: Coleman v. Spartan Mining Co., No.
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A divided West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a decision of the Board of Review to reduce a worker’s impairment rating from the 43% rating provided by
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A Louisiana appellate court upheld a decision to strike an employer’s witness due to failure to timely disclose her identity prior to trial.
Case: Gonogora v.
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The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a denial of benefits for a mine worker with carpal tunnel syndrome, finding his condition predated his latest employment.
Case:
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The Mississippi Court of Appeals revived a worker’s dual claims for injuries from being attacked by residents of a nursing home, finding summary dismissal for untimeliness was incorrect.
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