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Expert medical testimony that a worker may have lived longer if treatment for an industrial injury had not delayed treatment for metastatic cancer was too speculative to support an award of benefits, the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled.
The high court said it did not need to consider the validity of Kristine Hastreiter's novel theory that she was eligible for workers' compensation death benefits because her husband's compensable hip injury prevented… Read more »
An Ohio appellate court upheld a determination that a worker who suffered injuries on his second day working for a longtime acquaintance’s painting business was an independent contractor, not an employee.
Case: Leghart v. Schuler Painting Inc., Nos. 115657 and 115663, 04/30/2026, published.
Facts: Robert Leghart sent a text… Read more »West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker suffered a compensable injury when she rolled her ankle at work while rising from a chair.
Case: Mercer County Board of Education v. Mitchell, No. 25-ICA-427, 05/01/2026, published.
Facts: Rosemary Mitchell worked for the Mercer County Board of Education. She filed a workers’ compensation… Read more »News: NORTH
A New York appellate court revived the contractual indemnification claims by the defendants in a Labor Law action against the injured worker’s employer.
Case: Travers v. Briarcliff Manor Investments LLC, No. 2022-02942, 04/29/2026, published.
Facts: SHI-III Briarcliff REIT LLC owned a property in Briarcliff Manor. It hired Andron Construction… Read more »A New York appellate court ruled that a third-party defendant in a Labor Law action was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing the contractual indemnification claim against it.
Case: Jamieson v. Noble Construction Group LLC, No. 2021-07113, 04/29/2026, published.
Facts: Clifford Jamieson allegedly suffered injuries… Read more »Colorado lawmakers sent the governor a bill that would make proof of workers' compensation coverage a prerequisite to receive a building permit, construction permit or contractor license.
Lawmakers on Friday sent the governor SB 93, which would prohibit governmental entities from issuing building or construction permits without proof that the applicant, general contractor and all subcontractors have workers' compensation insurance.
The person… Read more »
The role of a claims manager is not just pivotal, but indispensable in ensuring the smooth operation of any claims organization. These professionals oversee complex claims processes, manage teams and make critical decisions impacting organizational… Read more »
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