Top Story: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Miss. - Split Supreme Court Says Estoppel Doesn't Bar Undisclosed Civil Suit

A divided Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that judicial estoppel did not bar a worker from proceeding with a personal injury suit he failed to disclose in a prior bankruptcy proceeding. Quinton Strong worked for Siemen’s Industry Inc. In May 2018, he was at work when a forklift operated by another worker pinned him against some pallets. Strong did not know the identity of the operator or his employer at that time. In January 2019, Strong filed a… Read more »

W.Va. - Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Truck Driver's Occupational Pneumoconiosis Claim

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a truck driver’s claim for occupational pneumoconiosis. Case: Henry v. City of Wheeling, No. 25-886, 06/01/2026, published. Facts: William Henry went to the hospital in August 2023, complaining of sleep disturbance and shortness of breath. About two weeks later, Henry returned to… Read more »

La. - Court Overturns Worker's Award of SEBs, Part of Penalty Award

A Louisiana appellate court overturned a worker’s award of supplemental earnings benefits and a $2,000 penalty against her employer. Case: Kinchen v. Tangipahoa Parish School System, No. 22-00528, 05/20/2026, published. Facts: Catherine Kinchen worked for the Tangipahoa Parish School System. She was working at the Florida Parish Juvenile Detention Center when she allegedly… Read more »

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N.Y. - Worker Who Fell From Scaffold Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker who fell from a scaffold should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Correa v. NY Developers & Management LLC, No. 2024-04391, 05/20/2026, published. Facts: Kelvyn Correa allegedly was injured when he fell from a scaffold while assisting a plumber on a… Read more »

N.Y. - Court: Summary Judgment Should Have Been Granted to Worker for Fall From Ladder

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his fall from a ladder. Case: Diaz v. Boston Properties Inc., No. 151421/22, 05/19/2026, published. Facts: Salvador Diaz allegedly suffered injuries while working on a construction project when he fell from a ladder. According to… Read more »

N.Y. - Court Affirms Denial of Summary Judgment for Worker

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to summary judgment for his alleged injuries from a Bobcat accident. Case: Maza v. 120 East 144 LLC, No. 819431/23, 05/19/2026, published. Facts: Jhonatan Maza allegedly suffered a crush injury to his left foot while working on a demolition project at a property… Read more »

Calif. - WCIRB Releases Updated X-Mod Estimator

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California has released its updated experience modification estimator, which is based on the experience rating values approved by the insurance commissioner as part of the Sept. 1, 2026, regulatory rate filing. Insurers, agents and brokers use the estimator to evaluate payroll and claims that could affect a… Read more »

Ariz. - ICA Notes Increased Maximum Wage for Benefit Calculations

The Industrial Commission of Arizona announced that the state's 2027 maximum average monthly wage will increase by 3.3%. The new wage is $6,333.32 for injuries that occur during calendar year 2027, up from $6,131, and is based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Employment Cost Index for Wages and Salaries,… Read more »

Calif. - CAAA: Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Mayor v. WCAB

by CAAA Communications Team

The California Supreme Court heard oral arguments last week in Mayor v. Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (Ross Valley Sanitation District), a closely watched case that could have significant implications for how workers’ compensation cases are… Read more »

Top Story: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Miss. - Split Supreme Court Says Estoppel Doesn't Bar Undisclosed Civil Suit

W.Va. - Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Truck Driver's Occupational Pneumoconiosis Claim

La. - Court Overturns Worker's Award of SEBs, Part of Penalty Award

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N.Y. - Worker Who Fell From Scaffold Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

N.Y. - Court: Summary Judgment Should Have Been Granted to Worker for Fall From Ladder

N.Y. - Court Affirms Denial of Summary Judgment for Worker

Calif. - WCIRB Releases Updated X-Mod Estimator

Ariz. - ICA Notes Increased Maximum Wage for Benefit Calculations

Calif. - CAAA: Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Mayor v. WCAB

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