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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- State: West Virginia
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A divided West Virginia Supreme Court overturned a permanent partial disability award to an injured coal miner, finding further evidence on apportionment was needed.
Case:
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- State: Missouri
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Workers' compensation loss cost rates will decrease by an average of 5.3% in Missouri, effective Jan. 1.
The National Council on Compensation Insurance said the
… Read more »Tuesday, December 3, 2024
- State: West Virginia
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The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld an award of temporary total disability benefits to a worker after post-concussive syndrome and post-traumatic headaches were added to his
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- State: Florida
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The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida announced that the operators of a Jacksonville roofing business pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including
… Read more »Wednesday, November 27, 2024
- State: Missouri
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The Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that an employer’s application for review of an administrative law judge’s decision was “not perfect,” but it was good
… Read more »Wednesday, November 27, 2024
- State: Kentucky
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Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman on Tuesday announced the filing of a lawsuit that alleges Optum Rx played a central role in the reckless promotion,
… Read more »Tuesday, November 26, 2024
- State: Kentucky
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The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled that the Workers’ Compensation Board erred in reviving a nurse’s claim for benefits for a COVID-19 infection.
Case: Norton Healthcare v.
… Read more »Tuesday, November 26, 2024
- State: West Virginia
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A divided West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that an injured worker was entitled to surgery and additional temporary total disability benefits.
Case: Gwinn v. JP
… Read more »Monday, November 25, 2024
- State: Texas
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The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation recommended that state lawmakers amend the law to allow contested case hearings by video conference if all parties agree.
… Read more »Monday, November 25, 2024
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Lawmakers in Texas are considering legislation to create a presumption that infertility is an occupational illness for firefighters and emergency medical technicians.
SB 454, prefiled
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