The South Carolina Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a Walmart employee’s claim for benefits for alleged injuries from a workplace fall.
Case: Brown
… Read more »A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from falling into
… Read more »The Washington Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a firefighter’s claim for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Case: Shaw v. Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue, No.
… Read more »A task force created by New Mexico lawmakers to analyze workers’ compensation attorney fees recommended upping the cap by 33% and increasing the current employer-paid
… Read more »A Texas appellate court revived a civil suit against a nonsubscribing employer for the amputation of a worker’s leg after he stepped on a nail
… Read more »In a case of first impression, the Colorado Court of Appeals ruled that COVID-19 can be an occupational disease under the Workers’ Compensation Act.
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… Read more »The Alaska Supreme Court upheld the denial of a pilot’s claim for additional benefits for conditions he blamed on his injuries from a 1985 plane
… Read more »A federal appellate court ruled that South Carolina’s workers’ compensation statutes did not deprive a trial judge of subject matter jurisdiction over a civil suit
… Read more »The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Wednesday said it cited a Connecticut home care agency after a licensed practical nurse was killed by
… Read more »The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Thursday that it cited a Boston-based window cleaning company over the death of an employee who fell
… Read more »Jul 29 – Aug 2, 2024
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