The California Department of Insurance announced that the owner of a Central Valley trucking firm was charged with fraud after the death of a driver
… Read more »The New Mexico Court of Appeals overturned the denial of a hotel housekeeper’s claim for a knee injury.
Case: Moorhead v. Hyatt Regency Tamaya, No.
… Read more »The California Division of Workers’ Compensation said it will evaluate users of its electronic case management system over the next few months and discipline those
… Read more »The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California has released its Quarterly Experience Report to update statewide insurer experience measured as of Dec. 31, 2023.
Some highlights:
SAN DIEGO — Missed medical appointments due to lack of transportation, late-reported claims over fears of job and income loss, and language barriers are all
… Read more »A California man pleaded no contest last week to felony insurance fraud and was sentenced to 180 days in jail.
The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office
… Read more »The California Department of Insurance set a virtual public hearing on June 6 to consider the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California’s Sept. 1 pure
… Read more »SAN DIEGO — To address weak links in disability management following a workplace injury, employers should look inward for ways to improve outcomes and return
… 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 »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.
Case:
… Read more »Sep 23-26, 2024
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