
The Connecticut insurance commissioner approved a 3.8% average workers' compensation rate reduction for 2026.
The National Council on Compensation Insurance said in its rate recommendation
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West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a truck driver’s claim for occupational pneumoconiosis.
Case: Henry v. City of Wheeling, No. 25-ICA-136,
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The New Mexico Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for an alleged aggravation injury.
Case: Benally v. San Juan Regional Medical
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The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that an injured worker timely gave notice of his claim to the Uninsured Employers Guaranty Fund within 45 days
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A New York appellate court ruled that a security guard could not proceed with a civil suit for damages for her injuries from a slip-and-fall
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The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania overturned a denial of benefits to a firefighter who was disabled by post-traumatic stress disorder arising from his inability to
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The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health issued what it said is one of its latest advisories to remind employers about protecting workers from heat as high
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced that a same-day delivery service owned by Target agreed to pay $800,000 and implement new policies to continue classifying
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A Pennsylvania lawmaker introduced legislation to explicitly provide comp coverage for volunteer firefighters and paramedics injured during pancake breakfasts, cook-offs, car washes, sports tournaments or
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West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the expansion of an injured firefighter’s claim.
Case: City of Wheeling v. Gilbert, No. 25-ICA-138, 10/24/2025, published.
Facts:
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