Session End Nears with Major Comp Changes Unresolved

By Bill Kidd, Central Bureau ChiefMissouri legislators will adjourn their 2012 legislative session at 6 p.m. today without – barring any unexpected agreements – passing legislation to deal with occupational disease lawsuits and the insolvent Second Injury Fund, issues labeled as priorities by business leaders.Lawmakers did approve legislation to stop injured employees who receive workers’ compensation benefits from suing co-workers for their injuries. That measure, House Bill 1540 by Rep. Timothy Jones, R-Eureka, received final approval Tuesday and was sent to Gov. Jay Nixon ...