Top Story: Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Calif. - CWCI Study Finds CT Surge Defies Simple Explanation

The California Workers' Compensation Institute on Monday reported that the surge in cumulative trauma claims could not be attributed to commonly cited factors such as employment growth, worker tenure or multiple filings. CWCI, in its report to the industry, documented substantial growth in the number of Southern California attorneys representing injured workers in cumulative trauma cases against employers in Northern California, from about one-quarter of claims to nearly four-in-five over the study period.… Read more »

Ohio - Worker Remains Entitled to TTD After Voluntary Retirement

An Ohio appellate court ruled that a worker receiving temporary total disability benefits after surgery related to an industrial injury remained eligible for TTD after she voluntarily retired. Case: Fox v. Industrial Commission, No. 24AP-140, 07/30/2026, published. Facts: Phyllis Fox worked for Metallus Inc. She injured her right arm at work in March 2020. Fox’s workers’… Read more »

Ala. - Permanently, Totally Disabled Worker Limited to Schedule Benefit for Loss of Fingers

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals upheld a determination that a worker had suffered a permanent total disability and that he was limited to schedule benefits for the loss of his fingers. Case: Harris v. Lineage Logistics, No. CL-2025-1033, 07/31/2026, published. Facts: Roderick Harris worked for Lineage Logistics. He suffered… Read more »

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CA CLA Holding Workers' Compensation Annual Awards Ceremony & Celebration Sept. 26

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AL Permanently, Totally Disabled Worker Limited to Schedule Benefit for Loss of Fingers

N.Y. - Court: Defendants Violated Industrial Code but Didn't Cause Injuries

A New York appellate court upheld a jury verdict finding that the defendants in a Labor Law case violated two Industrial Code provisions but were not the proximate cause of the plaintiff’s injuries. Case: Gomez v. City of New York, Nos. 2023-11375 and 2023-11377, 07/29/2026, published. Facts: Jimmy Gomez suffered injuries while… Read more »

N.Y. - Labor Law Defendants Not Entitled to Amend Answer

A New York appellate court ruled that the defendants in a Labor Law action were not entitled to amend their answer to assert the affirmative defense of release. Case: Navarro v. Malcarne Contracting Inc., No. 2024-10633, 07/29/2026, published. Facts: Francisco Navarro allegedly was injured while working on a project to replace skylights at a home when the lift on which he was… Read more »

Calif. - CLA Holding Workers' Compensation Annual Awards Ceremony & Celebration Sept. 26

The California Lawyers Association will host its Annual Awards Ceremony and Celebration Sept. 26 at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. CLA will present a lifetime achievement award to Arthur Johnson, founding attorney of the Johnson Law Firm in San… Read more »

Top Story: Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Calif. - CWCI Study Finds CT Surge Defies Simple Explanation

Ohio - Worker Remains Entitled to TTD After Voluntary Retirement

Ala. - Permanently, Totally Disabled Worker Limited to Schedule Benefit for Loss of Fingers

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N.Y. - Court: Defendants Violated Industrial Code but Didn't Cause Injuries

N.Y. - Labor Law Defendants Not Entitled to Amend Answer

Calif. - CLA Holding Workers' Compensation Annual Awards Ceremony & Celebration Sept. 26

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