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Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Court Overturns Calculation of Worker's AWW, Reinstates Award of Penalties, Fees

State: Illinois
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The Illinois Appellate Court overturned the Workers’ Compensation Commission’s calculation of an injured mover’s average weekly wage and reinstated his award of penalties and fees.

Case: Ramirez

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Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Worker's Burn Injuries

State: West Virginia
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The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a denial of benefits for a worker’s burn injuries due to her lack of credibility.

Case: Chambers v. Trinity

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Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim; Defendants Get Indemnification

State: New York
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A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim and reinstated the defendants’ claim for indemnification.

Case: Ramos

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Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Split Court Says Self-Insured Parent Not Liable for Black Lung Benefits

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A divided federal appellate court ruled that the self-insured parent of a coal mine operator was not liable for black lung benefits on a claim

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Tuesday, October 7, 2025

DWC Seeks Comments on Designated Doctor Audit Plan

State: Texas
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The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation is accepting comments on its proposed Designated Doctor Plan-Based Audit.

"This audit will evaluate the medical necessity and reasonableness

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Monday, October 6, 2025

High Court Clarifies Standard for Calculating PPD Benefits

State: Iowa
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Permanent partial disability benefits for nonschedule injuries must be calculated based on functional impairment instead of lost earnings when workers have returned to employment and earn

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Monday, October 6, 2025

Bill Proposes Exclusive Remedy Exception for Abusive Environments

State: Wisconsin
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A bill in Wisconsin would create an exception to work comp exclusivity for employees subjected to abusive work environments.

SB 460, introduced Thursday by Sen.

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Monday, October 6, 2025

Measure Allowing Workers to Receive Benefits in Multiple Jurisdictions Takes Effect

State: District of Columbia
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A measure allowing those receiving workers' compensation benefits from a state system to also seek benefits in the District of Columbia took effect Wednesday.

Bill 26-0061,

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