Workers' Compensation News
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No Civil Remedy for Injured Inmate
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08/14/2019
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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A California appellate court ruled that an inmate injured while participating in a prison-sponsored work program could not pursue a civil suit against the correctional officers and construction workers allegedly responsible for his fall into a trench.
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No Benefits for Worker Fired for Refusing to Accept Full-Duty Post
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08/08/2019
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State: MS | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for permanent partial disability benefits after she was fired from her job for refusing to perform a full-duty assignment.
Case: Hayes v. Howard Industries Inc., No. 2018-WC-01160-COA, 08/06/2019...Read More
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No TTD for Employee who Voluntarily Quit Job after Being Cleared to Return
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08/05/2019
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State: NM | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The New Mexico Court of Appeals ruled that an injured worker was not entitled to temporary total disability benefits after he was able to return to his former position and then quit for personal reasons.
Case: Coe v. Pueblo of Sandia, No. A-1-CA-36457, 07/30/2019, unpubli...Read More
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No Supplemental PTD for Worker Past Age 62
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08/02/2019
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State: FL | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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A Florida appellate court overturned an award of supplemental permanent total disability benefits to a worker after he turned 62 over a question of Social Security eligibility.
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No Benefits for Ex-NFL Player With Head Trauma
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08/01/2019
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State: MN | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
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A former pro football defensive lineman is not due workers' compensation benefits for head injuries because the statute of limitations had passed, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday.
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