Workers' Compensation News
WCIRB Classification and Rating Committee Meets Jan. 30 | 01/24/2024 | ||
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The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California Classification and Rating Committee is holding a virtual public meeting on Jan. 30. ...Read More | |||
Worker Rebuked for Filing 8th Frivolous Challenge to Denial of Claim | 01/24/2024 | ||
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A federal appellate court scolded an injured worker challenging the denial of her claim for benefits for filing a frivolous appeal and expressly warned her that a ninth attempt would warrant sanctions. ...Read More | |||
Worker Should Have Been Granted Leave to Amend Pleadings | 01/23/2024 | ||
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A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been allowed to amend his pleadings to assert an Industrial Code violation that was arguably applicable to the circumstances of his alleged accident. ...Read More | |||
Woman Sentenced for Workers' Comp Fraud | 01/22/2024 | ||
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A Texas phlebotomist who claimed she could not work was sentenced to 18 months of deferred adjudication after she was convicted of double dipping. Rut...Read More | |||
Worker Who Fell While Installing Sign Prevails on Labor Law Claim | 01/22/2024 | ||
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A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from falling from a ladder while installing a storefront sign. ...Read More | |||
Workers' Compensation Board Sets COVID-19 Webinar | 01/19/2024 | ||
Source: Steve Nichols (News Contributor) | |||
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New York State's Workers’ Compensation Board will hold a webinar for workers who believe they contracted COVID-19 on the job. The free ...Read More | |||
Worker Loses Right to Participate in Comp Fund | 01/19/2024 | ||
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An Ohio appellate court ruled that an employer was entitled to judgment disallowing a worker from participating in the state workers' compensation fund. ...Read More | |||
Worker Entitled to Industrial Impairment in Excess of Medical Rating | 01/18/2024 | ||
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The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker had an occupational impairment exceeding her medical impairment rating. C...Read More | |||
Worker Timely Files Claim for TTD | 01/18/2024 | ||
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The Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that a worker’s claim for temporary total disability benefits based on a change in condition was timely filed within 24 months from the last date compensation was paid to her. ...Read More | |||
Worker Not Entitled to Mandamus Relief From Denial of Claim, Continuing Jurisdiction | 01/16/2024 | ||
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An Ohio appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to relief from Industrial Commission decisions denying his claim for benefits and declining to exercise continuing jurisdiction over his claim. ...Read More | |||