The Nebraska Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker suffered a compensable foot injury, but his increased anxiety and depression were not compensable.
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The board of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is considering a 1% rate reduction for the state’s public employers.
The projected annual premium decrease
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The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that a worker waived his ability to challenge the competency of his employer’s expert to testify regarding his psychological
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A New York appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s claims against two defendants in his Labor Law action and the denial of his
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The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that a third-party tortfeasor was entitled to summary judgment dismissing an insurance carrier’s action to assert a subrogation claim
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The Worker's Compensation Board of Indiana announced that claim adjustment applications must be filed electronically, starting Friday.
The board said it invited attorneys in May
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The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for additional benefits after an on-the-job fall.
Case: Bibi v. Ross Dress for
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A New York appellate court revived a worker’s Labor Law claim and granted summary judgment in his favor.
Case: Palumbo v. Citigroup Technology Inc., Nos.
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A federal appellate court rejected a widow’s challenge to the compelled settlement of her civil claims for her husband’s death.
Case: Vanicek v. Lyman-Richey Corp.,
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The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation doesn’t want to let the bed bugs bite. And if they do, it could be a workers' comp claim,
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