U.S. Supreme Court Denies Review of Comp Award against Mexican Employer

The United States Supreme Court last week denied review of an Arizona court's decision to allow an injured driver for a Mexican trucking company to pursue a workers' compensation claim in Arizona, even though he had already received disability benefits and medical treatment under Mexico's Social Security system. Porteadores del Noroeste, which is based in Tijuana, Mexico, argued that the Arizona Court of Appeals decision from last January essentially exposed it to double taxation, as it is being held liable for benefits to workers it sends into the state, while it&#...