Workers' Compensation News
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Eight Plead Guilty to Workers' Compensation Fraud, Owe Restitution
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07/22/2014
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State: OH | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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The state Bureau of Workers’ Compensation announced that eight individuals pleaded guilty in June to workers’ compensation fraud.
They were Brooklynn Mieczkowski of Columbus, Maria Meszaros of Cleveland, Naif Said of Columbus, Russell Whitman of Mentor, Charles Oberdick of St....Read More
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Eastern Alliance Opens 1st Michigan Office Amid Expansion Process
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07/22/2014
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Source: Eastern Alliance Insurance Group
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State: MI | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
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After building a presence in Michigan for three years, workers' compensation insurer Eastern Alliance Insurance Group has opened its first office in the state.
The company, which has offices in seven states, announced in a June 30 ...Read More
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EK Health to Host One-Day Comp Seminar
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07/15/2014
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State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
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EK Health Services Inc. will host a one-day educational seminar for Texas workers’ compensation professionals on July 30 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dallas.
The seminar, entitled The State of the Texas Workers’ Compensation System, will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 4:...Read More
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Employer Not Liable for Obese Worker's Back Pain Treatment
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07/11/2014
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By: Sherri Okamoto (Legal Reporter)
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State: KY | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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A divided Kentucky Court of Appeals panel ruled that an employer was not liable for the medical treatment obtained by an injured worker for her back pain after she had gained close to 100 pounds in the 20 years after her date of injury. Case: Sumitomo Electric W...Read More
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Educational Conference to be Held in Las Vegas Aug. 14-15
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07/10/2014
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By: Jim Sams (Senior Editor)
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State: NV | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Nevada Workers’ Compensation Section will host the 4th Annual Nevada Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference in Las Vegas Aug. 14-15.The event is being held in conjunction with the nonprofit International Workers' Compensation Foundation. It will be held at the T...Read More
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Employer Must Provide Van to Wheelchair-Dependent Worker
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07/10/2014
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By: Sherri Okamoto (Legal Reporter)
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State: NE | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Nebraska Supreme Court, in a case of first impression, ruled that a wheelchair-accessible van is an "appliance" that an employer can be ordered to buy under the state's workers' compensation statute. Case: Simmons v. Precast Haulers, No. S-13-848, 07...Read More
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Employer Faces Liability for ADA Violation Based on Facebook Post
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07/09/2014
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By: Sherri Okamoto (Legal Reporter)
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State: IN | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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A federal trial judge ruled that an injured worker can proceed with a claim against his employer for violating the confidentiality provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act after a company employee posted disparaging remarks about him and his recovery on Facebook....Read More
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Employer Didn't Have to Pay Award for Medical Care Costs to Worker
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07/08/2014
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By: Sherri Okamoto (Legal Reporter)
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State: PA | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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An injured worker who received an award of payment for his medical expenses was not entitled to have the award actually paid to him when his care provider had established a subrogation lien for his medical care, the Commonwealth Court ruled.Case: Evans v. WCAB (Highw...Read More
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Express Scripts Names Senior VP for Sales
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07/02/2014
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Express Scripts Holding Co. announced that David Queller will join the company as senior vice president of sales and account management, effective July 8.Queller, who was most recently senior vice president of national accounts for Aetna, will be responsible for the leadership, strategic...Read More
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Eastern Alliance Insurance Opens First Michigan Office in Grandville
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07/02/2014
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State: MI | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Eastern Alliance Insurance Group said it will open an office in Michigan as part of its national geographic expansion plan. EAIG is a casualty insurer that specializes in workers’ compensation products and services. Its new office will be located at 3980 C...Read More
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