Top Story: Monday, May 4, 2026

Ohio - Terms of Worker's Payment of BWC Lien Doesn't Bar His Claim for Refund of Overpayment

An Ohio appellate court ruled that a worker’s payment of the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation’s asserted subrogation lien on his third-party settlement did not bar him from demanding a refund for the amount he overpaid. Lamar Thomas suffered injuries in a work-related car accident. The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation allowed Thomas’ claim for a cervical and lumbar sprain. Thomas also brought a negligence action against… Read more »

W.Va. - Court Upholds Denial of Worker's Claim of Injury to Neck, Shoulder

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s claim of injury to his neck and shoulder. Case: Crampton v. Express Services Inc., No. 25-ICA-393, 04/07/2026, published. Facts: In October 2024, Jack Crampton went to the hospital and complained of severe pain in his left arm that went all the way down to his… Read more »

N.Y. - Labor Law Defendants Not Entitled to Summary Judgment

A New York appellate court ruled that the defendants in a Labor Law action were not entitled to summary judgment dismissing the claims against them or on their claims against each other. Case: Simone v. Colin Development LLC, No. 2022-07309, 04/08/2026, published. Facts: Russell Simone Sr. worked for Hauppauge Office Park Associates LLC as an office building's superintendent.… Read more »

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WV Court Upholds Denial of Worker's Claim of Injury to Neck, Shoulder

N.Y. - Salesman's Labor Law Claims Partially Dismissed

A New York appellate court ruled that some of a salesman’s Labor Law claims for his injuries were properly dismissed on summary judgment, and his employer was entitled to summary judgment dismissing the third-party claims against it. Case: Lardiere v. Site 6 DSA Owner LLC, No. 153260/18, 595818/18, 595217/20, 596072/21, 595014/24, 04/14/2026, published. Facts: Rosario… Read more »

Ohio - Bill Would Define TNCs as Employers During Active Periods

Transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft would be the statutory employer of drivers who are actively picking up or transporting passengers, under a bill introduced in Ohio. To secure workers' compensation coverage for their drivers during the periods they're classified as employees, HB 840 would require TNCs to make quarterly payments to the Bureau of… Read more »

Hawaii - Lawmakers Send Voc Rehab Bill to Governor

Hawaii lawmakers voted to send a bill to the governor clarifying processes relating to vocational rehabilitation services. HB 1514 would require injured workers who elect to enroll in a vocational rehabilitation program to select a certified provider within 30 days. If the injured worker doesn't select a provider within 30 days, the employer would be required to make a selection. There does not appear to be a deadline for the employer to select a… Read more »

Top Story: Monday, May 4, 2026

Ohio - Terms of Worker's Payment of BWC Lien Doesn't Bar His Claim for Refund of Overpayment

W.Va. - Court Upholds Denial of Worker's Claim of Injury to Neck, Shoulder

N.Y. - Labor Law Defendants Not Entitled to Summary Judgment

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N.Y. - Salesman's Labor Law Claims Partially Dismissed

Ohio - Bill Would Define TNCs as Employers During Active Periods

Hawaii - Lawmakers Send Voc Rehab Bill to Governor

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