Worker's Compensation Top Missouri News Stories Top Missouri Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:03 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 Decedent´s Family Fails to Prove Link Between Embolism and Work http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f3c9d336a89ef270b6fe40f143af1f8ck http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f3c9d336a89ef270b6fe40f143af1f8ck Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A decedent's family did not prove that he suffered an alleged work-related injury, and therefore his claim could not be successful. Appeals Court Denies Immunity Defense in Multiple Negligence Suits http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f302f9cebd18225c8dd4576807dff1f4k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f302f9cebd18225c8dd4576807dff1f4k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Western District Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling stating that exclusive remedy did not apply to three negligence suits. Court: Commission Misunderstood Law and Ignored Competent Evidence http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6296e2914e0fda0c96021ba185b0dc58j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6296e2914e0fda0c96021ba185b0dc58j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appellate court ruled that the commission misstated the requirements of law and ignored medical evidence when denying benefits. New Site Gives Access to Administrative Hearing Commission Cases http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=37241c4a6c167c73bfe8845986f60673b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=37241c4a6c167c73bfe8845986f60673b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A new site provides public access to Administrative Hearing Commission cases and decisions. Worker´s Exclusive Remedy is Comp After Dismissing FELA Claim http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d6bf7c039f95cbbf9b322c751df848f8k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d6bf7c039f95cbbf9b322c751df848f8k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A worker who voluntarily dismissed his FELA claim against his statutory employer is limited to workers' comp as his exclusive remedy, a court ruled. Mo. High Court: Schoemehl Applies to Single Mother´s Claim http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9cbb3a64fa7da186879736d7a0037b14k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9cbb3a64fa7da186879736d7a0037b14k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court ruled that the Schoemehl decision applied to a claim where a single mother died while her claim was still pending. Second Injury Fund Battle Continues as Court Ruling Awaited http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4359f40a8a419de6cbb8aed2d1c232c3b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4359f40a8a419de6cbb8aed2d1c232c3b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Political skirmishing over the Second Injury Fund continues as the Aug. 5 primary nears and a Supreme Court ruling is awaited. Debit Card Program Covers Second Injury Fund, Other Payments http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=76a50165cc92aeaaa5d2b1d8c8c878ffb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=76a50165cc92aeaaa5d2b1d8c8c878ffb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced a debit card program for Second Injury Fund and other benefit payments. Claimant Wins Medical Benefits For Unauthorized Surgery http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=14c0df589d23b26ae1867f5162163b90k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=14c0df589d23b26ae1867f5162163b90k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A claimant is entitled to reimbursement for $34,205 in unauthorized treatment, according to a ruling from the Southern District Court of Appeals. Second Injury Fund Problems Remain, Prompt Political Sparring http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a611f38fda4ca60d8f3fa871b7e5c649b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a611f38fda4ca60d8f3fa871b7e5c649b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Stakeholders said problems with the Second Injury Fund's solvency remain as gubernatorial hopefuls make it a campaign issue. Gov. Blunt Signs Bill Reversing ´Schoemehl Decision´ http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9a331819986a0530ca6462bf3dd3e52db http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9a331819986a0530ca6462bf3dd3e52db Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Gov. Matt Blunt signed legislation reversing the so-called 'Schoemehl decision' on death benefits paid through the Second Injury Fund. Department Website Set for Maintenance Early Sunday http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6f76b4add6a0dd4912c0e3ea3bac0c3fb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6f76b4add6a0dd4912c0e3ea3bac0c3fb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations website will be unavailable early Sunday due to routine maintenance. Mo. High Court Rules Against Unconventional Wrongful Death Suit http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8ea961cc42713c5d41ffd311f8d4afc2k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8ea961cc42713c5d41ffd311f8d4afc2k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court issued a writ of prohibition against an unconventional wrongful death suit, but allowed the plaintiff a chance to amend it. Division Notes Benefit, Mileage Changes Effective July 1 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=40e3359071607b2dd50688f7384df61ab http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=40e3359071607b2dd50688f7384df61ab Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Division of Workers' Compensation reported changes in benefits and mileage allowance to take effect July 1. Missouri Court Rules LIRC Correct to Dismiss Death Benefits Review http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b0fdc17020e7e7a6c146c72d42cee09fc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b0fdc17020e7e7a6c146c72d42cee09fc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Western District of Missouri ruled the LIRC rightly dismissed for lack of jurisdiction in a death benefits review. Division Sets Hearings on Provider Applications for Direct Payment http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=644e5edfb14d376baaff42260172bb5ab http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=644e5edfb14d376baaff42260172bb5ab Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Division of Insurance said it is scheduling 'dismissal dockets' on provider applications for direct payment to comply with a court decision. Lockton Promotes Two in St. Louis Office http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=dc6d2f28bcdb7ab5792628f109b15aa0j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=dc6d2f28bcdb7ab5792628f109b15aa0j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Lockton promoted the president of its St. Louis office to chairman and its executive VP to president. Mo.´s Work Comp Fraud Unit and Investigator Receive Honors http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1aace9023cc239c1e8ce7cbb3aae3956j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1aace9023cc239c1e8ce7cbb3aae3956j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The DWC's Fraud and Noncompliance Unit and one of its investigators were recognized as top fraud fighters by a state association. Mo. Appeals Court Affirms Award for Temporary Employee http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=65dd134e6eb675f808a4927fb34b02d0k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=65dd134e6eb675f808a4927fb34b02d0k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Southern District Court of Appeals affirmed an award for a claimant who was a temporary employee. Mo. Court Denies Permanent and Total Based on Testimony http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ab872dd1abdec9c125e0f32b8a98d8d4k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ab872dd1abdec9c125e0f32b8a98d8d4k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Eastern District Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling denying a claimant's attempt to obtain permanent and total disability benefits.