Workers' Compensation News
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US 9th Affirms Safety-of-Others FEHA Defense
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09/19/2005
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State: CA | Segment: Courts | 0
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The United States 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that although plaintiffs-employees' monocular vision is a disability within the meaning of California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the employer was not illegally discriminatory under the act where it has satisfied FEHA's safety-of-oth...Read More
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US 1st: Parent Company Immune for Faulty Process
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09/19/2005
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State: NA | Segment: Courts | 0
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The U.S. 1st Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a tort action resulting from an industrial accident on exclusive remedy grounds where the employer's parent company tightly controlled the manufacturing process.In Mendez-Laboy v. Abbott Lab. Inc. (09/15/05 - No. 04-2687)...Read More
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Underground Unit Sweeps San Bernardino
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09/12/2005
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State: CA | Segment: Regulatory | 0
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California's new task force against the underground economy swept San Bernardino County construction sites last week, writing nearly a quarter-million dollars in fines for safety and workers' compensation violations.
Formally known as the Economic and Employment Enforcement Coalition (EEEC...Read More
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US 6th: Westfall Act Means Federal Substitution
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09/12/2005
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State: KY | Segment: Courts | 0
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The Sixth Circuit of the United States Courts of Appeal ruled that where a tort suit against a federal employee is filed in state court, and the Attorney General certifies that the employee was acting within the scope of his employment and removes the case pursuant to the Westfall Act, the district ...Read More
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USCA 8th: Special Mission Applies to Hotel Commute
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09/12/2005
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State: MN | Segment: Courts | 0
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The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th District (Minnesota) affirmed the dismissal of a civil motor vehicle personal injury action where the trial court found that the plaintiff was engaged in the direct performance of his employment duties when the accident occurred and, therefore, his inju...Read More
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UnumProvident Appoints Glick General Counsel
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09/12/2005
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State: NA | Segment: Business | 0
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UnumProvident announced that Charles Glick has been appointed executive vice president and general counsel for the leading disability income protection insurance provider.
In this capacity, Glick will have responsibility for the company's legal, compliance and regulatory functions, as wel...Read More
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Unify's NavRisk Finalist in E-Fusion Awards
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09/12/2005
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State: NA | Segment: Business | 0
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Unify Corp., a provider of business process automation solutions including specialty risk management applications, announced Friday that its flagship application NavRisk has been named as a finalist in the A.M. Best E-Fusion Awards Competition in the underwriting and pricing category.
Awa...Read More
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UC Study Links Cancer to Free Asbestos
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09/07/2005
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State: CA | Segment: Medicine | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Everyday exposure to naturally occurring asbestos in ultramafic rock formations raises the risk of developing malignant mesothelioma, according to a study by UC Davis researchers.
Ultramafic rock is the predominant source of naturally occurring asbestos. It is distributed throughout the Si...Read More
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USCA 11th: Accommodation Required for Employee 'Regarded' Disabled
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09/06/2005
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State: FL | Segment: Courts | 0
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The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled that the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees they regard as disabled.
In D'Angelo v. ConAgra Foods, Inc., No. 04-10629, 08/30/2005, Chris D'Angel...Read More
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USCA 8th: Ability to Work Precludes Benefits
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09/06/2005
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State: IA | Segment: Courts | 0
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The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled that an employee is not entitled to disability insurance benefits where s/he is able to perform past relevant work.
In Vandenboom v. Barnhart, No. 04-3167, 08/31/2005, David Vandenboom was injured in a car accident, whi...Read More
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