Workers' Compensation News
Abuse-of-Discretion Standard of Review Applies to Readjustment of Worker's Benefits | 03/23/2022 | ||
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The Washington Court of Appeals ruled that an abuse-of-discretion standard of review applies to a decision by the Department of Labor and Industries to adjust a worker’s benefits for an aggravation of his disability. ...Read More | |||
Auto Parts Seller Gets $1.26M Fine for 33 Safety Citations | 03/11/2022 | ||
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Following an investigation into a serious workplace injury at a Camden, New Jersey, auto shop, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued citations for 33 safety violations and a proposed penalty of $1,260,275. ...Read More | |||
Assignment of Service Agreement Doesn't Allow Carrier to Avoid Indemnity Obligations | 02/28/2022 | ||
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The Illinois Appellate last week court overturned a grant of summary judgment to an insurance carrier that had contested its duty to provide coverage to a worker employed by a contractor. ...Read More | |||
Alexis Bakofsky Named Chief of Staff for OIR | 02/28/2022 | ||
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Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier announced that Alexis Bakofsky was appointed chief of staff of the Office of Insurance Regulation. ...Read More | |||
Assembly Speaker Reappoints Nicholas Roxborough to CHSWC | 02/17/2022 | ||
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California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon reappointed Nicholas Roxborough to represent employers on the Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation. ...Read More | |||
ALJ's Findings in Comp Proceedings Don't Have Preclusive Effect in Suit | 02/17/2022 | ||
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The Kansas Court of Appeals ruled that an administrative law judge’s preliminary finding that a worker had been terminated for cause was not binding on a district court presiding over the worker’s wrongful termination claim. ...Read More | |||
Annual Report of Inventory for Claims Due April 1 | 02/15/2022 | ||
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The California Division of Workers’ Compensation reminds claims administrators that the report of claim counts for calendar year 2021 is due April 1. ...Read More | |||
Appeals Court: Facts Support Denying Miner's Black Lung Claim Despite Messy Record | 02/15/2022 | ||
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The U.S. Department of Labor might have mishandled a coal worker’s pneumoconiosis claim, but its denial was nonetheless backed by substantial evidence, the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled. ...Read More | |||
Appeals Court Rejects Effort to Strike Doctor Over Fees | 02/14/2022 | ||
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A Florida appellate court overturned a judge of compensation claims decision disallowing a duly authorized treating physician whose initial evaluation and treatment fee exceeded base fee schedule rates. ...Read More | |||
Actuarial Committee Meets Tuesday | 02/10/2022 | ||
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The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California Actuarial Committee will discuss experience rating plan values during a meeting Tuesday. ...Read More | |||