Top Story: Friday, November 14, 2025

Fla. - Forfeiture of Benefits for Prior Shoulder Injury Doesn't Bar Award for Later Shoulder Claim

A Florida appellate court ruled that a worker’s forfeiture of benefits for a prior shoulder injury did not bar her from receiving an award after she reinjured her shoulder at work. Annita C. Williams Jackson worked for the Pinellas County Transit Authority. She injured her shoulder at work in 2021 and then reinjured her shoulder while at work in 2022. Jackson filed a workers’ compensation claim. The Transit Authority’s insurance carrier denied it. The… Read more »

N.C. - Court Orders Further Factfinding on Worker's Ability to Land Alternate Employment

The North Carolina Court of Appeals ordered additional proceedings on whether a worker was able to find alternate employment and on his potential wage-earning capabilities. Case: Hall v. Jones Lang LaSalle Inc., No. COA25-59, 11/05/2025, unpublished. Facts: Brian Hall worked for Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. as an operating… Read more »

N.Y. - Labor Law Defendant Not Entitled to Relief From Default Judgment

A New York appellate court ruled that a trial justice properly denied a motion to vacate a default judgment entered against the defendant in a Labor Law claim. Case: Canales-Diaz v. City of New York, No. 801359/21, 11/06/2025, published. Facts and procedural history: Hernan Canales-Diaz filed suit against the City of New York for violations of the Labor… Read more »

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TX DWC Adopts Designated Doctor Audit Plan

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Ala. - Court Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Statutory Fee Cap

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals upheld the constitutionality of a statutory cap on attorney fees at 15% of the compensation awarded or paid to an injured worker. Case: Carter-Shepherd v. Royal Furniture Co., No. CL-2025-0272, 11/07/2025, published. Facts and procedural history: Tracia Carter-Shepherd worked for Royal Furniture Co. She filed a workers’ compensation… Read more »

N.Y. - Bill Would End Regulatory References to CDC Guidelines

Rules adopted by New York state agencies that reference guidelines or recommendations of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would be deemed to instead refer to nationally recognized clinical practices, under a bill introduced in the Assembly. A9077, by Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar, D-Queens, would define "nationally recognized clinical practice" as… Read more »

Ntl. - Home Health Becomes Major Cost Driver for Most Severe Claims

Home health services account for more than a quarter of medical spending on $1 million workers' compensation claims, despite representing less than 3% of typical cases, the National Council on Compensation Insurance said in a research brief. On average, home health services accounted for 2% of medical costs across… Read more »

Mass. - Bill Would Presume TNC Drivers Are Employees

Massachusetts lawmakers are scheduled to hear testimony on a bill that would explicitly classify those driving for transportation network companies, such as Uber and Lyft, as employees. Senate Bill 1305, by Sen. Lydia Edwards, D-Suffolk, addresses numerous ride-hailing issues, including liability coverage and when a driver is considered to be "working." The… Read more »

Texas - DWC Adopts Designated Doctor Audit Plan

The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation has adopted an audit plan that will evaluate the reasonableness and necessity of tests and referrals ordered by designated doctors who conduct impartial evaluations to help resolve disputes. In addition to making sure services requested were supported by evidence-based medicine, the audits will also… Read more »

Pa. - Montgomery: State's First Responders May File Comp Claims for Trauma

by Catherine Montgomery

As of Oct. 30, 2025, Pennsylvania first responders may file a workers’ compensation claim for post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSIs) that result from certain qualifying events. Crucially, Act No. 121, Workers’ Compensation Act-Compensation for… Read more »

Top Story: Friday, November 14, 2025

Fla. - Forfeiture of Benefits for Prior Shoulder Injury Doesn't Bar Award for Later Shoulder Claim

N.C. - Court Orders Further Factfinding on Worker's Ability to Land Alternate Employment

N.Y. - Labor Law Defendant Not Entitled to Relief From Default Judgment

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News: SOUTH

Ala. - Court Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Statutory Fee Cap

N.Y. - Bill Would End Regulatory References to CDC Guidelines

Ntl. - Home Health Becomes Major Cost Driver for Most Severe Claims

Mass. - Bill Would Presume TNC Drivers Are Employees

Texas - DWC Adopts Designated Doctor Audit Plan

Pa. - Montgomery: State's First Responders May File Comp Claims for Trauma

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