KY Judge Richard Joiner ReappointedWork Comp ALJ

Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher announced Wednesday the reappointment of Madisonville Judge Richard Joiner as an Administrative Law Judge in the Department of Workers Claims. An Administrative Law Judge conducts conferences and hearings to decide disputes arising under the Kentucky Workers' Compensation Act. These issues include disputes about entitlement to and amount of income benefits, disputes concerning reasonableness and necessity of medical benefits, and disputes arising as a result of the Commissioner's investigation of alleged unfair practices. Richard Joiner has served as Admin...