Court Sets Aside Finding That Worker Abandoned Claim

The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled that an administrative law judge erred by not considering all necessary factors before refusing to lift a sanction dismissing a worker's claim for failure to appear. Case: Phoenix Karpova v. Industrial Commission of Arizona et al., No. 1 CA-IC 26-0002, 10/27/2026, unpublished. Facts: Phoenix Karpova was assaulted by a resident at the group home where he worked in July 2024, suffering injuries to his right shoulder, spine and head. The employer, iCare Adult Day Center, accepted the claim and, in September 2024, closed it based on an independent medical ...