Workers' Compensation News
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Galesburg, Joliet Arbitration Sites Change Jan. 1
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12/15/2009
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State: IL | Segment: CENTRAL | 0
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The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission announced Monday that effective Jan. 1 the sites for arbitration hearings in Galesburg and Joliet will be changed.The Galesburg arbitration hearings will be held at the Best Western Prairie Inn at 300 S. Soangetaha Rd.Review h...Read More
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Guaranty Association Can't Recover Uninsured Motorist Award
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12/15/2009
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By: Jim Sams (Senior Editor)
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State: MS | Segment: EAST | 0
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The Court of Appeals in Mississippi rejected efforts from the state's guaranty association to collect from an insured individual damages received from an uninsured motorist claim stemming from a work-related injury.Case: Mississippi Insurance Guaranty Association v. Blakeney, No. 200...Read More
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Greeter's Perfume Exposure Wasn't Peculiar to Her Job, Court Rules
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12/11/2009
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State: SC | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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A hospital greeter's work-related exposure to perfume is not compensable because the exposure was not peculiar to her employment, the Court of Appeals ruled. Case: Ervin v. Richland Memorial Hospital, No. 4636, 12/08/09, published.Facts: Carol Ervin worked as a unit secre...Read More
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Gov. Appoints Anchorage Judge Stowers to Supreme Court
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12/04/2009
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By: Jim Sams (Senior Editor)
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State: AK | Segment: WEST | 0
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Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell announced Thursday his appointment of Anchorage Superior Court Judge Craig F. Stowers to the Alaska Supreme Court.Stowers is the 21st justice appointed to the high court, the governor said.“Judge Stowers’ character, legal experience, his s...Read More
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Governor Trims Board of Magistrates to 17 Members
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11/18/2009
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State: MI | Segment: CENTRAL | 0
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Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm (D) has issued an executive order to reduce the number of Workers' Compensation Board of Magistrates to 17 members from 26, effective Jan. 26.The order states that the number of magistrates was reduced from 30 members by a 2003 executive order. ...Read More
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General Contractor Not Liable for Subcontractor's Claim
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11/09/2009
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State: DE | Segment: EAST | 0
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A general contractor is not liable for the workers' compensation claim of a bankrupt subcontractor's employee, according to a decision from the Delaware Supreme Court.Case: Pettit v. Country Life Homes, Inc., No. 219, 2009 10/30/09, published....Read More
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Gasoline Station Owner Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion, Failing to Cover
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11/06/2009
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By: Jim Sams (Senior Editor)
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0
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The owner of three Monterey County, Calif. gasoline stations pleaded guilty on Thursday to tax evasion and failure to provide workers' compensation insurance, the Salinas Californian newspaper reported.The Monterey County District Attorney's Office said Toan Cong Bui, 58, of San ...Read More
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Governor Picks Members for Medical Board, Other Agencies
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11/04/2009
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State: OH | Segment: CENTRAL | 0
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Ohio Governor Ted Strickland (D) has announced appointments to state boards and commissions, including the State Medical Board, Medical Transportation Board, Respiratory Care Board and Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board.William Ogg of Wheelersburg was appo...Read More
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Goodwin Approves 9.6% Cut in Voluntary Market
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11/03/2009
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State: NC | Segment: EAST | 0
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North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin on Monday approved a 9.6% cut in loss costs in the voluntary market, but denied a requested boost in rates in the assigned-risk market.Goodwin said the changes represent a settlement with the North Carolina Rate Bureau (NCRB), which had...Read More
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Georgia Comp Insurer Agrees to Liquidation
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10/30/2009
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State: GA | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Atlanta-based workers' compensation carrier Southeastern U.S. Insurance Co. has agreed to be placed into liquidation by Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine based on the substantial risk it poses for creditors, claimants, policyholders and the public, according to court documents....Read More
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