Workers' Compensation News
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Labor Law Defendants Can't Prove Status as Alter Egos of Employer | 06/29/2026 | |
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| State: NY | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim, as the defendants were not alter egos of his employer. ...Read More | |||
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Line-of-Duty Compensation Denied to Second Widow of Firefighter | 06/25/2026 | |
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| State: MO | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that a firefighter’s widow was not entitled to line-of-duty compensation for his death, even though his death was deemed compensable. ...Read More | |||
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Labor Law Defendant Entitled to Summary Judgment | 06/15/2026 | |
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| State: NY | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| A New York appellate court ruled that a Labor Law defendant should have been granted summary judgment dismissing a worker’s claims against it, as well as the cross-claims against it. ...Read More | |||
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Labor Law Claim Partially Reinstated for Worker With Lifting Injuries | 06/11/2026 | |
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| State: NY | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| A New York appellate court reinstated part of a worker’s Labor Law claim for his injuries from lifting a heavy crate. Case: ...Read More | |||
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L&I Opens Investigation Into Fatal Tank Collapse | 06/03/2026 | |
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| State: WA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries opened an investigation into the May 26 Longview chemical tank collapse that killed 11 workers. ...Read More | |||
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LASIE Holding Legislative Recap July 8 | 06/01/2026 | |
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| State: LA | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The Louisiana Association of Self Insured Employers will review workers' compensation legislation enacted during the 2026 session at a July 8 forum in Baton Rouge. ...Read More | |||
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Lawmakers Send Contractor Coverage Bill to Governor | 05/27/2026 | |
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| State: CO | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| Colorado lawmakers sent the governor a bill that would make proof of workers' compensation coverage a prerequisite to receive a building permit, construction permit or contractor license. ...Read More | |||
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Lawmakers Pass Firefighter Presumption, Electronic Service Bills | 05/14/2026 | |
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| State: CO | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| Colorado lawmakers voted to send the governor measures that would modify the cancer presumption for firefighters and allow electronic service of documents. ...Read More | |||
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Landlord, Lessor Get Partial Summary Dismissal of Worker's Labor Law Claim | 05/13/2026 | |
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| State: NY | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a landlord and lessor partially dismissing a worker’s Labor Law claims against them. ...Read More | |||
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Labor Law Defendants Get Partial Summary Dismissal of Worker's Claims | 05/12/2026 | |
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| State: NY | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| A New York appellate court ruled that the defendants in a Labor Law claim were entitled to summary judgment dismissing part of the worker’s action. ...Read More | |||
