The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled that an administrative law judge erred by not considering all necessary factors before refusing to lift a sanction dismissing a worker's claim for failure to appear.
Case: Phoenix Karpova v. Industrial Commission of Arizona et al., No. 1 CA-IC 26-0002, 10/27/2026, unpublished.
Facts: Phoenix Karpova was assaulted by a resident at the group home… Read more »
California workers’ compensation professionals will get an update on significant case law, legislation and regulatory changes shaping the practice in 2027 during WorkCompCentral’s 2026 Case Law Update webinar on Nov. 7.
The half-day program will examine important 2026 decisions, including developments affecting permanent disability ratings, petitions for… Read more »
The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a Workers' Compensation Commission finding that an injured worker failed to prove a connection between a June 2023 workplace incident and her alleged shoulder injuries.
Case: Amanda Engleman v. Washington Regional Medical Center and Risk Management Resources, CV-25-771, 10/28/2026, published.
Facts:… Read more »
In-network care leads the way in the treatment of injured workers in Texas, according to the state Division of Workers' Compensation's 2026 report card.
The DWC said in the report that injured employees within networks receive care sooner, are more satisfied with their treatment, return to the job sooner and have lower healthcare costs.
The report says 22 medical… Read more »Nov 6, 2026
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