Workers' Compensation News
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Comp Is Exclusive Remedy for Worker Killed During Unpaid Meal Break | 06/05/2026 | |
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| Workers' compensation is the exclusive remedy for the family and estate of a worker who was murdered during an unpaid lunch break in his employer's parking lot, a California appeals court ruled. ...Read More | |||
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WCIRB Posts Agenda for 2025 Conference | 06/05/2026 | |
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| The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California posted a full agenda for its 2026 Annual Conference, which will be held virtually on July 16. ...Read More | |||
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P&T Committee Meets July 15 | 06/05/2026 | |
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| The committee that advises the California Division of Workers' Compensation on evidence-based changes to the prescription drug formulary is meeting on July 15. ...Read More | |||
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Summary Judgment Upheld for Worker Who Fell From Ladder | 06/05/2026 | |
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| A New York appellate court ruled that a worker who fell from a ladder was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: ...Read More | |||
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Worker Injured by Unguarded Tool Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim | 06/05/2026 | |
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| A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from using an unguarded angle grinder. ...Read More | |||
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Split Court Says Industrial Commission Had Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Worker's Claim | 06/05/2026 | |
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| State: NC | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | |||
| A divided North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that the Industrial Commission had exclusive jurisdiction over a worker’s claims against his employer for negligence in responding to a medical emergency he experienced at work. ...Read More | |||
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Supreme Court Grants Writ Compelling Summary Judgment for Employer on 3rd-Party Claim | 06/05/2026 | |
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| The Nevada Supreme Court ruled that an employer was entitled to a writ compelling summary judgment dismissing a third-party claim for indemnification or contribution. ...Read More | |||
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WCIRB Updates Plans, Manuals | 06/04/2026 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California on Thursday posted updated versions of publications related to regulatory changes taking effect Sept. 1. ...Read More | |||
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Court Finds No Error in Striking Employer's Defenses for Discovery Violations | 06/04/2026 | |
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| State: NJ | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| A New Jersey appeals court held that a judge of compensation did not abuse her discretion in striking an employer's defenses and ordering it to authorize recommended treatment. ...Read More | |||
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Judge Errs in Dismissing Self-Represented Worker's Claim With Prejudice | 06/04/2026 | |
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| State: LA | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| A Louisiana appellate court overturned the dismissal of a self-represented worker’s claim, finding that the Office of Workers’ Compensation judge had failed to follow the proper procedure before dismissing with prejudice. ...Read More | |||
