A New York appellate court partially revived a worker’s Labor Law claims for his alleged injuries from a tripping accident at a construction site.

Case:

New York lawmakers introduced legislation that would require hearings before any final decision to close a case.

Bills introduced in the Senate and Assembly Wednesday

The Illinois Appellate Court reinstated a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Commission awarding benefits to a worker for his shoulder injury.

Case: Smithfield Foods Inc.

An Ohio appellate court revived an equal protection challenge to the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation’s process of providing premium rebates to employers.

Case: CPC Parts

Indiana government agencies would be precluded from specifying minimum experience ratings when soliciting bids or entering into contracts, under legislation introduced Monday.

House Bill 1159, by