Court Upholds Determination of When Interest Attached to Carrier's Subrogation Claim

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld the determination that an employer began owing interest on its insurance carrier’s lien once an injured worker established the compensability of his claim and the carrier informed the employer of its intent to seek subrogation. Case: Flagship Niagara League v. Acadia Insurance Co. (WCAB), No. 537 C.D. 2024, 01/06/2024, published. Facts: Robert Arlet worked as a shipwright for Flagship Niagara League. He suffered injuries in a fall at work in March 2011. Flagship had a commercial hull policy with Acadia Insurance Co. The policy provided...