Workers' Compensation News
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JCC Lacked Statutory Authority to Order IME from Second Doctor
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12/18/2013
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State: FL | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Other
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A judge of compensation claims lacked the statutory authority to order an independent medical examination from a second physician, according to a decision from Florida's 1st District Court of Appeal. Case: Stahl v. Hialeah Hospital, No. 1D13-3929, 12/17/13, published.Fact...Read More
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Judge Dismisses Overbilling Case, Prosecution Vows to Refile
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12/17/2013
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State: CA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
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By John P. Kamin, ReporterAn Orange County, Calif., judge dismissed 884 counts of workers' compensation fraud against Dr. Sim Hoffman and his codefendants for an alleged sleep center overbilling scheme, but prosecutor...Read More
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Jefferson County Approves $354K Bid from Illinois Public Risk Fund
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12/13/2013
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State: IL | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Vendor
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The Jefferson County Board of Directors awarded a $353,599 bid for workers' compensation coverage to the Illinois Public Risk Fund on Tuesday.The vote means that the Illinois Public Risk Fund will remain the county's workers' compensation carrier, according to a report from t...Read More
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Jones Sets Pure Premium Below WCIRB Recommendation
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11/26/2013
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: CA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Other
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California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones approved an advisory pure premium rate of $2.70 for 2014 policies, an amount 1.8% less than an amended recommendation by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau.The rate approved by Jones on Friday is actually the same as the r...Read More
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Jockey Task Force Stages First Meeting
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11/26/2013
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State: NY | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The good news is the state's Task Force on Jockey Health and Safety held its initial meeting on Nov. 20 in Roslyn. The bad news, according to Hall of Fame rider John Velazquez, president of the Jockeys’ Guild, is New York needs to "step up a little better" in how it provides and pays ...Read More
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Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss State Fund RICO Complaint
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11/22/2013
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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A federal judge said the California State Compensation Insurance Fund can proceed with its Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations complaint against Michael D. Drobot, his son Michael R. Drobot and several companies they own.State Fund alleges the Drobots inflated prices for spina...Read More
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Judge Signs Injunction, Dismisses 2 Activation-Fee Claims
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11/15/2013
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Array
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A federal judge prohibited the California Division of Workers’ Compensation from collecting the $100 activation fee or dismissing “unactivated” liens until he rules on whether the fee created by Senate Bill 863 violates the equal protection provisions of the U.S. Constitution....Read More
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Jimcor Agencies Appoints Division Manager
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11/11/2013
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By: Jim Sams (Senior Editor)
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State: NJ | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Jimcor Agencies, a wholesale excess and surplus lines brokerage headquartered in Montvale, N.J., announced Friday the appointment of Alan G. Belthoff as division manager."His concentration on technology and workflow management is a great fit for where Jimcor is at this time and where we ...Read More
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Judge Issues Tentative Ruling to Enjoin Collection of Activation Fees
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11/05/2013
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By: Sherri Okamoto (Legal Reporter)
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State: CA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
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A federal trial court judge has issued a tentative decision saying he is inclined to bar the California Division of Compensation from continuing to collect the lien-activation fees imposed by Senate Bill 863 while a constitutional challenge to the imposition of the fee is litigated. ...Read More
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