A federal appellate court overturned an award of black lung benefits to a longtime coal miner, finding that the administrative law judge used an improper
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The California Division of Workers' Compensation reminds claims administrators that the annual report of inventory for claims reported during calendar year 2024 is due April 1.
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An Ohio appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s request for an enhanced award of benefits for the traumatic amputation of his arm, finding
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The Nevada Workers’ Compensation Section reminds professionals that first-quarter training sessions are approaching.
Training sessions include:
- WCS basic orientation, 11 a.m. Wednesday.
- C-4 process and
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The North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld a jury’s award of damages to an injured news reporter, rejecting the defense's claims of instructional error.
Case:
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A Texas appellate court upheld the denial of an injured worker’s claim of retaliatory termination.
Case: Sanchez-Rolon v. Pactiv LLC, No. 03-23-00031-CV, 12/31/2024, published.
Facts:
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West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for benefits for a shoulder injury.
Case: Jones v. West Virginia Department
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A New York appellate court upheld the denial of an asbestos handler’s claim of repetitive stress injuries.
Case: Matter of Kretunski v. Citywide Environmental Services LLC,
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Identical bills have been pre-filed in Virginia that would amend the state’s workers' compensation law to expand occupational injuries or diseases as those stemming “from
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The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that an employer that was the alleged victim of legal malpractice can recover reasonable and necessary attorney fees that are incurred
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