Workers' Compensation News
Nominating Committee to Discuss ALJ Applicants | 03/22/2024 | ||
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The Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Nominating Committee has set a special meeting for 8:30 a.m. Tuesday to consider potential nominations for a vacant administrative law judge position. ...Read More | |||
CWCI Elects Board of Directors for 2024 | 03/21/2024 | ||
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The California Workers’ Compensation Institute announced that Eric M. Hansen was elected chairman of its board of directors. ...Read More | |||
Attorney Notice, Electronic Signature Bills Set for April 3 Hearing | 03/21/2024 | ||
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The California Assembly Insurance Committee is scheduled to hear testimony April 3 on a bill that would allow injured workers to sign settlements electronically, as well as on a bill to require that they be notified of the right to consult with an attorney. ...Read More | |||
Worker Who Failed to Pay Lien Can't Get Penalties From Employer | 03/21/2024 | ||
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The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld the denial of an injured worker’s penalty petition based on her failure to reimburse her employer’s lien. ...Read More | |||
Court Upholds Denial of Worker's Request to Reopen Claim | 03/21/2024 | ||
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The Hawaii Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s request to reopen his claim. Case: Webb v. OSF Interna...Read More | |||
Court Overturns Summary Judgment for Property Owner on Liability for Worker's Fall | 03/21/2024 | ||
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A New York appellate court overturned a grant of summary judgment to a nursing care operator’s liability for a worker’s fall on the property. ...Read More | |||
Court Revives Labor Law Claim for Worker Struck by Falling Drywall Panel | 03/21/2024 | ||
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A New York appellate court partially revived a worker’s Labor Law claim for his injuries from being struck by a falling piece of drywall. ...Read More | |||
Pinnacol Issues $15 Million Dividend | 03/21/2024 | ||
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Colorado’s Pinnacol Assurance on Wednesday issued a $15 million dividend to policyholders. Businesses that had a policy with an expiration dat...Read More | |||
WCD Holds Educational Conference May 9-10 | 03/21/2024 | ||
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The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division is holding its 21st annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference May 9-10 in Portland. ...Read More | |||
Split Supreme Court Rejects Claim by Mine Foreman Injured in Neighboring State | 03/20/2024 | ||
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A divided Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that a mine foreman injured while working in West Virginia could not pursue a claim for benefits in his home state. ...Read More | |||