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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Split Supreme Court Grants Mandamus Relief to Widow Seeking Loss-of-Use Award

  • State: Ohio
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A divided Ohio Supreme Court ruled that a widow was entitled to mandamus relief directing the Industrial Commission to reconsider her entitlement to a loss-of-use

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Monday, December 2, 2024

Exclusivity Doesn't Bar Worker's Claims for False Light, Defamation Against Employer

  • State: Hawaii
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The Intermediate Court of Appeals of Hawaii ruled that workers’ compensation exclusivity did not bar an employee from bringing defamation and false light claims against

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

SIBTF Is Largest Component of 2025 Assessments

  • State: California
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The Department of Industrial Relations on Tuesday sent assessment notices to California employers that indicate the agency will need about 20% more money for the Subsequent

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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Change in Law for Terminating TTD Doesn't Apply Retroactively

  • State: Ohio
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An Ohio appellate court ruled that a change in law regarding the operative date for terminating temporary total disability benefits does not apply retroactively.

Keith

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Monday, November 25, 2024

Court Revives Coverage Dispute for Teacher's Mesothelioma

  • State: Kentucky
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The Kentucky Court of Appeals revived a dispute between two insurance carriers over which of them was liable for a former high school teacher’s mesothelioma

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Friday, November 22, 2024

Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Mishandling Comp Case, Other Matters

  • State: South Carolina
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The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday yanked a Surfside Beach-area practitioner’s law license for mishandling 12 different client matters, including a workers’ compensation case.

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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Civil RICO Complaint Alleges Scheme to Stage Construction Accidents

  • State: New York
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A captive insurer serving New York's construction industry filed a civil racketeering complaint, alleging a widespread scheme to file phony workers' compensation and personal injury

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Court Finds Worker's Need for Shoulder Surgery Unrelated to Prior Work Accident

  • State: Louisiana
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A Louisiana appellate court ruled that a worker failed to link her need for shoulder surgery to a prior work accident.

Sanjanette Rixner worked for

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for 41-Year-Old Bartender's Fatal Heart Attack

  • State: New York
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A New York appellate court upheld the denial of a widow’s claim for benefits for a 41-year-old bartender’s fatal heart attack.

Joseph Rizzo worked for

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Monday, November 18, 2024

Lawmakers Set to Consider Mandatory Coverage for Contractors

  • State: Texas
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A pair of Texas lawmakers filed identical companion bills that would require contractors to carry workers' compensation coverage to operate in the Lone Star state.

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