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February 03 2012

MedRisk Competitor Sued SWIF but Lost
 
 
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•   Governor Pulls Plug on Pinnacol Restructuring - CO
•   MedRisk Says Auditors Never Asked About Troubles at SWIF - PA
•   Applicants' Attorney Challenging $1K Sanctions Award With Recon - CA
•   Panelists Urge Fighting Prescription Drug Abuse in Comp, Society - TX
 
 
 
•   Judge Rebuked for Exceeding Authority in Issuing Fee Award - TX
•   Court OKs Benefits for Worker Who Fell After Using Pot, Xanax - LA
•   JCC Must Reconsider Vacation and Funeral Pay's Impact on AWW - FL
•   High Court Upholds Use of Surveillance Footage at Comp Hearing - MT
 
 
 
•   Exclusive Remedy Did Not Bar Emotional Distress Claim - CA
•   Court Revives Discrimination Claim of Worker Fired for Office Brawl - CA
•   Supreme Court Denies Review to 2 Comp Cases - CA
•   WCRI: Overall Costs Remain Low While Medical Severity Stays High - VA
 
 
 
•   Pending Claim for Fees Kept Limitations Period Open for New Filing - FL
•   Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Mechanic's Back Injury - DE
•   L&I Introduces Structured Settlement Rules - WA
•   Legislation Introduced to Clarify Waiver Rules - UT
 
 
 
•   OWC Updates Medical Fee Schedule - DE
•   DWC Updates Fee Schedule for Outpatient Services - CA
•   'Pill Mills' Doctor Draws 3 Years in Prison, Fines and Restitution - OH
•   Former Intern Suing Hearst over No-Pay Policy - NY
 
 
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