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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

No Benefits for Worker With Repetitive Trauma Claim

  • State: Missouri
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The Missouri appellate court upheld a denial of benefits to a factory worker for her claimed injuries from the repetitive use of grinders.

Suzanne

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

High Court Clarifies Burden for Employer to Avoid Heart Disease Presumption

  • State: Nevada
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An employer attempting to bar a police officer from relying on a presumption that a disabling heart disease arose out of employment must show the

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Monday, April 24, 2023

Senate Labor Committee Passes UR Duty of Care, Value-Based Payment Study Bills

  • State: California
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The California Senate’s labor committee passed bills that would require that utilization review physicians are licensed in the state and have the same duty of care

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Friday, April 21, 2023

Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Benefits, Continuing 'Disturbing Trend' Alleged by Dissent

  • State: West Virginia
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The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the closure of a coal miner’s claim for a crush injury over a dissenting justice’s concern that the court

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Friday, April 21, 2023

Q&A With Joe Paduda on OWCP Audit

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The workers’ compensation program that covers federal workers and postal employees lacked a pharmacy benefit manager to help contain costs, resulting in more than $320

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

WCIRB Recommends Small Rate Increase; Public Actuary Recommends 7.3% Cut

  • State: California
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The Governing Committee for the Workers’ Compensation Rating Bureau of California on Wednesday approved a fourth consecutive recommendation to raise the advisory pure premium rate.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Legislature Pushes Forward With Workers' Comp Bills

  • State: Texas
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By Steve Nichols, News Contributor

The 88th Texas Legislature is shifting into high gear to address legislation, including workers’ compensation measures, that are still pending

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Employer on Date of Worker's Diagnosis Held Liable for Benefits

  • State: New York
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A New York appellate court upheld a determination that the employer at the time a worker was diagnosed with an occupational disease was liable for his benefits,

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Monday, April 17, 2023

Court Revives Mechanic's Claim From Car Accident

  • State: Texas
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A Texas appellate court overturned a denial of a mechanic’s claim for injuries from a car accident that occurred as he was driving to his

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Friday, April 14, 2023

Reverse and Remand Common Outcome Among High Courts Addressing Jurisdiction

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To err is human, to forgive is divine... and to reverse and remand is judicial, at least for state supreme courts tackling jurisdictional issues this

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