Employers Denied Reimbursement From Second Injury Fund Must Get Hearing

The Supreme Court of New Hampshire ruled that an employer or insurance carrier that has been denied reimbursement from the Special Fund for Second Injuries is entitled to a hearing before the Department of Labor to challenge the decision. Case: Petition of City of Manchester, No. 2022-0696, 07/16/2024, published. Facts and procedural history: The City of Manchester and seven other employers filed applications for reimbursement from the Special Fund for Second Injuries for payments made on workers’ compensation claims in 2020. The fund was created by statute to encourage...