Top Story: Friday, August 21, 2026

N.M. - Court Reduces Death Benefit Award to Align With Cap on Duration

The Court of Appeals of the State of New Mexico ruled that the aggregate 700-week limit on benefits requires reducing the death benefit awarded to the widow of a firefighter who died from a form of cancer. Frank Clark Di Luzio had worked as a firefighter in Santa Fe for more than 20 years when he retired in August 2001. In January 2012, he was diagnosed with mantle cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He became physically unable to work and was… Read more »

N.Y. - Court Revives Worker's Negligence Claim for Ladder Accident

A New York appellate court revived a worker’s negligence claim for his injuries from an alleged fall from a defective ladder. Case: Liu v. J.H. Electric of New York Inc., No. 2024-10763, 08/12/2026, published. Facts: James Liu worked for the American Museum of Natural History. The museum hired J.H. Electric of New York Inc. as an independent contractor for a project. Liu allegedly suffered… Read more »

W.Va. - Court Affirms Expansion of Worker's Claim to Include Additional Conditions

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a determination expanding a worker’s claim to include additional conditions. Case: Townley Engineering & Manufacturing Co. Inc. v. Austin, No. 26-ICA-167, 08/06/2026, published. Facts: Richard Austin worked for Townley Engineering & Manufacturing Co. Inc. He filed… Read more »

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WV Court Affirms Expansion of Worker's Claim to Include Additional Conditions

Ill. - Court: Worker Did Not Exceed Allowable Selection of Physicians

A divided Illinois appellate court ruled that a worker did not exceed his allowable selection of two physicians to treat his compensable injury. Case: Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Co. v. IWCC, No. 5-25-0964WC, 08/13/2026, unpublished. Facts: Brian McClanahan worked for Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Co. He reported an injury to his arm from pulling a dolly while… Read more »

Ore. - Cap on Medical Reimbursement Staying at $2,600

The cap on the amount that Oregon employers can reimburse carriers for medical costs on accepted, nondisabling claims will stay at $2,600 next year, the Division of Workers' Compensation announced. Insured employers can pay carriers for medical expenses incurred on medical-only claims to offset the effect that the claim might have on their experience rating modification. Carriers must… Read more »

Ntl. - Goldstein: 'Workers' Compensation' Pharmacies Can Increase Drug Costs 100-Fold

by Cliff Goldstein

An injured worker picked up her prescription for diclofenac 2% gel, a common generic topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat pain, at her local Walgreens. Walgreens charged $53.64 for the drug. But the worker was urged to switch pharmacies.… Read more »

Calif. - WCIRB Webinar to Cover Medical Cost Drivers

The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California is holding a webinar on Sept. 23 to explore medical cost drivers. The presentation will cover key findings and emerging trends from an upcoming report, "Medical Service Cost Trends Through 2025." The report covers core drivers of changes in medical costs, trends affecting medical service utilization and reimbursement, and regional differences throughout the state. The webinar is… Read more »

Top Story: Friday, August 21, 2026

N.M. - Court Reduces Death Benefit Award to Align With Cap on Duration

N.Y. - Court Revives Worker's Negligence Claim for Ladder Accident

W.Va. - Court Affirms Expansion of Worker's Claim to Include Additional Conditions

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Ill. - Court: Worker Did Not Exceed Allowable Selection of Physicians

Ore. - Cap on Medical Reimbursement Staying at $2,600

Ntl. - Goldstein: 'Workers' Compensation' Pharmacies Can Increase Drug Costs 100-Fold

Calif. - WCIRB Webinar to Cover Medical Cost Drivers

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