Workers' Compensation News
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General Contractor Not Entitled to Summary Judgment, DCA Rules
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01/10/2012
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State: TX | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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A general contractor is not entitled to summary judgment against an injured subcontractor's employee's negligence suit because the contract showed that the general contractor controlled the acts of the subcontractor's employees, a Texas appellate court ruled. Case: DeLeon v. ...Read More
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Governor Picks 2 for Osteopathic Medicine Board
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01/10/2012
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State: MI | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Gov. Rick Snyder has appointed Catherine Heise of Plymouth and James Kilmark of Belleville to the Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery for terms expiring Dec. 31, 2015.The board oversees the practice of osteopathic doctors in the state.Heise is a corporate claim...Read More
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Governor Looks to Fill Vacancy on Judicial Selection Commission
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01/03/2012
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: MN | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is looking for applicants for one of nine at-large members of the state's Commission on Judicial Selection.The commission reviews applications and makes recommendations for filling vacancies in the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals, on district cou...Read More
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General Counsel Named Acting Insurance Director
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01/03/2012
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State: SC | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has named the general counsel of the state Insurance Department to become acting chief of the agency following this week's resignation of Insurance Director R. David Black.Black, 54, resigned without explanation effective on Wednesday amid controversy ...Read More
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Garden City Group Promotes West Coast Growth Leader as COO
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12/21/2011
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By: Jim Sams (Senior Editor)
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State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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The Garden City Group announced on Tuesday the promotion of Jennifer Keough to chief operating officer.Keough brings to the chief operating officer position more than 15 years of legal expertise with a background in managing high-profile class action administrations involving complex iss...Read More
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Governor Signs Workers' Compensation Overhaul Bill
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12/21/2011
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State: MI | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Gov. Rick Snyder (R) signed legislation on Monday to restructure Michigan's workers' compensation and unemployment insurance systems, changes he said would "ensure their solvency and integrity."The Michigan Chamber of Commerce issued a statement praising Rep. Bradford Jacobsen, R...Read More
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Governor Picks 3 for Board of Physical Therapy
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12/21/2011
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State: MI | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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Gov. Rick Snyder has appointed three members to the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy for terms expiring Dec. 31, 2015.The appointees include Mark Epolito, Haslett; Brian Gilbert, Comstock Park; and Ajay Middha, Midland. The board is responsible for the supervision and licen...Read More
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Governor Makes Baker's Appointment Official
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12/13/2011
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Other
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Christine Baker was appointed to head up the California Department of Industrial Relations, a position she has filled in an acting capacity since April.Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday announced the appointment of Baker, who was sworn in as chief deputy director and acting director of the agen...Read More
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Gov. Reappoints Frioni to Workers' Compensation Appeal Board
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12/13/2011
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By: Jim Sams (Senior Editor)
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State: PA | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett on Monday announced the reappointment of Alfonso Frioni Jr. to the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board.Frioni has served on the WCAB since 1996 and is currently chairman of the seven-member body. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of La...Read More
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