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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing reforms to the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund that would make it harder for injured workers to qualify for benefits.
The governor's proposal is included in a budget trailer bill posted to the Department of Finance website on Monday.
Jason Marcus, legislative chairman for the California Applicants' Attorneys Association, said the governor's proposal represents a significant policy… Read more »
A California appellate court found that an injured worker’s employer was entitled to relief from a default judgment entered against it, and that its individual owners were not subject to civil liability to the worker.
Case: Pena v. Inter Stone Tools Inc., No. B333308, 02/03/2026, unpublished.
Facts: Hector Javier Pena worked for Inter Stone… Read more »
A California appellate court ruled that workers’ compensation exclusivity barred a county employee’s civil claims based on his injuries from using an allegedly modified piece of equipment to do his job.
Case: Razo v. County of Orange, No. G064631, 01/03/2026, unpublished.
Facts: Alejandro Razo worked for Orange County Public Works, and his job involved cleaning debris from… Read more »News: WEST
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A New York appellate court ruled that the defendant in a Labor Law action should have been granted summary judgment dismissing a worker’s claim for injuries allegedly sustained while cutting down a tree.
Case: Peterkin v. Westchester Parks Foundation Inc., No. 2021-07774, 01/21/2026, published.
Facts: Douglas Peterkin worked for the Westchester County Department of Parks,… Read more »
The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a doctor’s civil claims against a hospital and both of his employers for his injuries from a fall.
Case: Sattenberg v. University Medical Center Inc., No. 2024-CA-0017-MR, 01/16/2026, unpublished.
Facts: Ronald Sattenberg worked as a radiologist. In August 2011, he allegedly fell over exposed cords at University Medical… Read more »Maryland senators on Wednesday introduced legislation to broaden the pool of professionals who can assess permanent impairments in workers' compensation claims.
SB 522, now before the Senate Finance Committee, would authorize “licensed certified social workers-clinical” to conduct impairment evaluations for claims involving behavioral or mental health disorders.
Under the bill, a social worker who meets specified training and experience requirements would be… Read more »
Connecticut lawmakers on Wednesday introduced legislation aimed at strengthening workplace protections and data transparency for employees in warehouse distribution centers.
SB 92 would impose new employer obligations regarding performance quotas, employee access to productivity data, and anti-retaliation safeguards.
Under the proposal, which would take… Read more »I recently had the chance to speak to a group of workers' compensation professionals from around the nation. They are each involved with self-insurance, a term that has evolved over the years that I have been involved in this community.
Some are surprised when they are reminded that the vast majority of obligations in the workers' compensation… Read more »
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