Top Story: Thursday, May 7, 2026

Minn. - High Court: Co-Employee Immunity Doesn't Shield Vehicle Owners From Vicarious Liability

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Thursday held that a motor vehicle owner can be held vicariously liable for the negligence of a driver, even if the driver is personally immune from liability under the Workers’ Compensation Act. Workers’ compensation exclusivity provides immunity to the worker who caused the harm, but it doesn't release others from liability, the court explained in Rebecca A. Niebuhr v. Jacob Sieberg. "Accordingly, the… Read more »

D.C. - Trucking Company's Maintenance Facility Qualifies as 'Mine'

A divided U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upheld two citations against a trucking company for safety violations, finding that its maintenance facility qualified as a “mine” for purposes of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Amendments Act. Case: Secretary of Labor v. KC Transport Inc., No. 22-1071, 04/17/2026,… Read more »

W.Va. - Court Affirms Award for Worker's Occupational Hearing Loss

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld an award of a 3.48% permanent partial disability for a worker’s hearing loss. Case: Ferris v. Special Metals Inc., No. 25-ICA-292, 04/07/2026, published. Facts: Anthony Ferris worked for Special Metals Inc. from 1995 until 2022. He filed a workers’ compensation claim form, alleging that he suffered… Read more »

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

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from a fall from a ladder. Case: Unzain v. NW 100 Broadway Property Owner LLC, No. 450164/20, 04/14/2026, published. Facts: Victor Unzain fell from a ladder while installing drywall above a window. He later described the ladder… Read more »

N.Y. - Court Upholds Summary Judgment for Worker Who Fell Into Trench

A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from a fall into a trench. Case: Ramaj v. Franciosa Complex LLC, No. 20363/19, 04/14/2026, published. Facts: Zenun Ramaj suffered injuries while working on a construction project when he fell into a deep trench after the wood planking… Read more »

La. - Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Repeal Advisory Council

The Louisiana Senate unanimously passed a bill that would eliminate the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council, clearing the way for the bill to be presented to the governor. The Senate on Monday voted 36-0 to pass HB 537, which would eliminate the 17-member advisory council created in 2011. The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, which is sponsoring a companion… Read more »

R.I. - State Approves 2.5% Loss Cost Reduction

The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation Insurance Division approved an overall 2.5% decrease in workers' compensation advisory loss costs for policies incepting on or after Aug. 1. The department's April 23 approval letter said its careful review and analysis determined that the reduction recommended by the National Council on Compensation… Read more »

Top Story: Thursday, May 7, 2026

Minn. - High Court: Co-Employee Immunity Doesn't Shield Vehicle Owners From Vicarious Liability

D.C. - Trucking Company's Maintenance Facility Qualifies as 'Mine'

W.Va. - Court Affirms Award for Worker's Occupational Hearing Loss

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

N.Y. - Court Upholds Summary Judgment for Worker Who Fell Into Trench

La. - Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Repeal Advisory Council

R.I. - State Approves 2.5% Loss Cost Reduction

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