Top Story: Friday, June 5, 2026

Calif. - Comp Is Exclusive Remedy for Worker Killed During Unpaid Meal Break

Workers' compensation is the exclusive remedy for the family and estate of a worker who was murdered during an unpaid lunch break in his employer's parking lot, a California appeals court ruled. Kevin Wrenne, 29, worked at a Taco Bell in downtown Redding. He was stabbed five times in the neck and chest in an unprovoked attack while taking his lunch break on March 28, 2022. "The exclusive remedy provisions of the WCA apply here because… Read more »

Nev. - Supreme Court Grants Writ Compelling Summary Judgment for Employer on 3rd-Party Claim

The Nevada Supreme Court ruled that an employer was entitled to a writ compelling summary judgment dismissing a third-party claim for indemnification or contribution. Case: Burke Construction Group Inc. v. District Court (Shi), No. 90665, 06/01/2026, published. Facts: Shauneene St. Amand worked for Burke… Read more »

N.C. - Split Court Says Industrial Commission Had Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Worker's Claim

A divided North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that the Industrial Commission had exclusive jurisdiction over a worker’s claims against his employer for negligence in responding to a medical emergency he experienced at work. Case: Smith v. The BDK Group Shallotte LLC, No. COA25-738, 05/06/2026, published. Facts: The BDK Group… Read more »

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NC Split Court Says Industrial Commission Had Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Worker's Claim

N.Y. - Worker Injured by Unguarded Tool Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from using an unguarded angle grinder. Case: Terron-Alcantara v. Charlie's Real Estate LLC, No. 813407/22, 05/14/2026, published. Facts: Edilberto Terron-Alcantara suffered injuries while working on a… Read more »

N.Y. - Summary Judgment Upheld for Worker Who Fell From Ladder

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker who fell from a ladder was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: De Souza v. El Sol Contracting and Construction Corp., No. 151863/21, 05/14/2026, published. Facts: Ronald G. De Souza was injured when the upper half of a dismantled extension ladder, which lacked stabilizing feet, slid out from under him and… Read more »

Calif. - P&T Committee Meets July 15

The committee that advises the California Division of Workers' Compensation on evidence-based changes to the prescription drug formulary is meeting on July 15. Members of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee are scheduled to discuss unique identifiers used for medications that are included on the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule drug list. The committee will also discuss GLP-1 medications, proton pump inhibitors, and… Read more »

Calif. - WCIRB Posts Agenda for 2025 Conference

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California posted a full agenda for its 2026 Annual Conference, which will be held virtually on July 16. WCIRB President and CEO Andrea Coleman will deliver opening remarks, followed by Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary Tony Milano and other members of the WCIRB's actuarial team, who will discuss key cost… Read more »

Top Story: Friday, June 5, 2026

Calif. - Comp Is Exclusive Remedy for Worker Killed During Unpaid Meal Break

Nev. - Supreme Court Grants Writ Compelling Summary Judgment for Employer on 3rd-Party Claim

N.C. - Split Court Says Industrial Commission Had Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Worker's Claim

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N.Y. - Worker Injured by Unguarded Tool Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

N.Y. - Summary Judgment Upheld for Worker Who Fell From Ladder

Calif. - P&T Committee Meets July 15

Calif. - WCIRB Posts Agenda for 2025 Conference

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