Workers' Compensation News
Convicted Doctor Ordered to Pay $376,368 in Restitution | 08/02/2021 | ||
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A doctor in Texas was ordered to pay $376,368 in restitution after he pleaded guilty to defrauding federal and state workers’ compensation programs, the Division of Workers’ Compensation announced. ...Read More | |||
CLM Names Ronna Ruppelt as New CEO | 07/30/2021 | ||
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Insurance industry association CLM on Thursday named Ronna Ruppelt as its new CEO. ...Read More | |||
City Gets Summary Dismissal of Worker's Claim for Injuries | 07/29/2021 | ||
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A Texas appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s claim for injuries from exposure to contaminants while working on a municipal water and sewer project. ...Read More | |||
COVID Claims Fall Again in June | 07/28/2021 | ||
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The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation reported that 298 COVID-19 indemnity claims were filed in June, a drop of more than 60% compared to the 749 claims filed in May. ...Read More | |||
Court Grants Property Owner's Motion to Enforce Settlement Created by Attorney Emails | 07/28/2021 | ||
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A New York appellate court ruled that an exchange of emails between attorneys created a valid settlement agreement between a property owner and an injured worker. ...Read More | |||
CopperPoint Names Kris Mathis Chief Workers' Compensation Claims Officer | 07/28/2021 | ||
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CopperPoint Insurance Cos. on Tuesday announced that Kris Mathis has been appointed senior vice president and chief workers' compensation claims officer. ...Read More | |||
Court Upholds Judge's Decision Not to Instruct Jury on Worker's FMLA Claim | 07/27/2021 | ||
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The Connecticut Appellate Court upheld a trial judge’s decision not to instruct a jury on an injured worker’s Family and Medical Leave Act claims and also affirmed the evidentiary rulings. ...Read More | |||
Comp Bureau Adopts Rules Authorizing Telehealth | 07/27/2021 | ||
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The Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation adopted a new rule that takes effect Oct. 19 and will give injured workers the option of using telehealth services. ...Read More | |||
Comp Care Provider Ascellus Names New Chief Operating Officer | 07/26/2021 | ||
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Florida-based workers’ comp care provider Ascellus has named a new chief operating officer, according to local media reports. ...Read More | |||
COVID Variants, Climate Change Will Impact Comp System in Near Future, Experts Say | 07/23/2021 | ||
By: Mark Powell (Reporter) | |||
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Evolving COVID-19 variants and the effects of climate change will have huge impacts on California and its workers’ compensation system over the next decade and possibly beyond, a panel of experts said Thursday. ...Read More | |||