Worker's Compensation Top Texas News Stories Top Texas Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:04 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 Stakeholders Reviewing Newly Adopted Subclaim Rules http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e3e51f027fa870bccd4d883774037970b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e3e51f027fa870bccd4d883774037970b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Stakeholders are reviewing the Division of Workers' Compensation's new subclaim rules to see if concerns raised on the draft rules were met. DWC Warns Carriers to Comply with Medical Billing Data Rules http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=fe2f3d13b22a462c491e1d6d4b606b19b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=fe2f3d13b22a462c491e1d6d4b606b19b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Division of Workers' Compensation issued a bulletin warning carriers to comply with medical bill and payment data-reporting rules. PartnerSource Hosting Nonsubscriber Conference in October http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=748dcfb80944f8f777bc7ac42255ff8fw http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=748dcfb80944f8f777bc7ac42255ff8fw Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT PartnerSource will host a conference for nonsubscribers Oct. 23-24 in Dallas. Workers´ Compensation Act Venue Provisions Outweigh Guaranty Act http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=77915a5ebe987c49b5cb402bf11614cdk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=77915a5ebe987c49b5cb402bf11614cdk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A state appellate court ruled that the venue provisions within the Workers' Compensation Act outweigh similar provisions within the Guaranty Act. Division Urges Compliance with Crane Safety Requirements http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=bb120f7e06e513787e4ca96fa9eef08bb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=bb120f7e06e513787e4ca96fa9eef08bb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Division of Workers' Compensation urged employers and employees to follow crane safety requirements. State Supreme Court Sets Oral Argument in ´Entergy´ Case for Oct. 16 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c9f50d1a30968420373cb65cfe2d344ab http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c9f50d1a30968420373cb65cfe2d344ab Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court will hear oral argument in the controversial 'Entergy decision' on Oct. 16 in Dallas. Worker´s Arbitration Agreement Precludes Discharge Suit http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a1ae2fdfb874121df8a4aa0a9bdb05d0k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a1ae2fdfb874121df8a4aa0a9bdb05d0k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An arbitration agreement signed by a worker and an employer precludes the worker's retaliatory discharge suit, an appeals court ruled. Exclusive Remedy Bars Mother´s Negligence Suit http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=521320d1b1f58329c3638322e3029725k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=521320d1b1f58329c3638322e3029725k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Exclusive remedy and res judicata bar a mother's negligence suit following the death of her son in a work-related prank. Gustav Forces Closing of Two Field Offices, Delays at Four Others http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f8561e9de125c4309acb1d49ac7fc810b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f8561e9de125c4309acb1d49ac7fc810b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Division of Workers' Compensation reported the Beaumont and Tyler field offices were closed Tuesday due to Hurricane Gustav. Division Reports Updated Rulebook Supplement Available Online http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=fa4b4b7b83c61150be73bc9a60083306b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=fa4b4b7b83c61150be73bc9a60083306b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Division of Workers' Compensation has placed an updated rulebook supplement covering adoptions in June and July on its website. OSHA Issues Foundry Operation 40 Citations, $96,000 in Fines http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c93341c7ac2efc3be6d308c2a3c4e19bb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c93341c7ac2efc3be6d308c2a3c4e19bb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA issued 40 citations with fines totaling $96,000 to Matrix Metal's foundry in Richmond for alleged health and safety violations. Insurance Council Urges Registration for Sept. 23 Conference http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8e3eedf2254bc633c8efe07d1aa02556b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8e3eedf2254bc633c8efe07d1aa02556b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Insurance Council of Texas reported there's still time to register for its Sept. 23 conference on the state's workers' comp system. Business Group Will Fight Mandatory Comp, Protect Nonsubscription in ´09 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f39e65430554a256955e274fc862a6e7b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f39e65430554a256955e274fc862a6e7b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Texas Association of Business will fight mandatory workers' compensation, protect nonsubscription and pursue a varied agenda in the 2009 Legislature. Arbitration Agreements Can´t Prohibit Work Comp Remedy, Court Rules http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7e608e0a078ceb5828629773ffd30ed4k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7e608e0a078ceb5828629773ffd30ed4k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court ruled that a portion of an agreement eliminating an employee's workers' compensation rights was unconscionable. Texas Court Opts Not to Assign Liability To Business Owner http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=bf5d9c9e04a0687f9d4b5dadc3027b19k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=bf5d9c9e04a0687f9d4b5dadc3027b19k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A trial court erred by assigning liability for a negligence award to a business owner, an appellate court ruled. Appellate Court: Anheuser-Busch Didn´t Act With Gross Negligence http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=685185773044f3670ec02d9179449a35k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=685185773044f3670ec02d9179449a35k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appellate court concluded that Anheuser-Busch did not act with gross negligence toward the risks of a pallet machine. Grocer Owed No Duty to Warn Employees of Cart, High Court Rules http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d724dc50b97478d06e7acb48755df5d6k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d724dc50b97478d06e7acb48755df5d6k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A grocer owed its employees no duty to warn them of the risk posed by a food cart, the state Supreme Court ruled. Texas Mutual Reports Truck Driver Sentenced for ´Double-Dipping´ http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d3855ea44aa7e05f36ba17a45e9d639db http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d3855ea44aa7e05f36ba17a45e9d639db Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Texas Mutual Insurance Co. reported a Brenham truck driver was sentenced to probation, restitution and a fine for 'double-dipping.' Division Watches Hurricane Gustav Effects for Potential Office Closings http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e923543b66ed8795d9c1490f88120dd0b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e923543b66ed8795d9c1490f88120dd0b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Division of Workers' Compensation reported monitoring possible weather problems from Hurricane Gustav to determine any office closings. Liberty Mutual Fails to Disqualify Attorney in Bad-Faith Suit http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6ce0eb656b4ff648ce701edd6b66063dk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6ce0eb656b4ff648ce701edd6b66063dk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appeals court denied a carrier's attempt to disqualify an opposing attorney in a bad-faith action.