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California lawmakers advanced a bill proposing changes to the state's second injury fund ahead of a key legislative deadline, and they put a hold on a measure that would make denying a request to receive treatment during the workday a form of discrimination.
The Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday voted 11-4 to pass AB 1576 off its suspense file, setting up the bill for a vote by the full Assembly. The committee held AB 2098 "under submission" on the same day, meaning it did not move to the floor ahead of Friday's deadline… Read more »
A Louisiana appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s claim against a chemical plant operator for his injuries from an explosion and fire.
Case: Saizon v. The Dow Chemical Co., No. 2025 CA 1139, 04/24/2026, published.
Facts: Jontrell Saizon worked for Turner Industrial Group LLC. Turner contracted with The Dow… Read more »
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim for his fall at a construction site.
Case: Gavilanes v. 919 Ground Lease LLC, No. 153246/22, 04/23/2026, published.
Facts: Luis Gavilanes allegedly suffered injuries while working at a construction site when he fell from a structure.
Gavilanes testified… Read more »News: WEST
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West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a claims administrator’s denial of an epidural steroid injection for a worker's lumbar spine.
Case: Bryant v. Donahue Brothers Inc., No. 25-ICA-398, 05/01/2026, published.
Facts: Deron Bryant worked for Donahue Brothers Inc. He filed a workers’ compensation claim in July 2024, asserting that he had injured his back and… Read more »
A New York appellate court ruled that the third-party defendants in a Labor Law action were entitled to summary judgment dismissing a company's claims against them for indemnification.
Case: Mock v. New York Athletic Club of City of New York, No. 74 CA 25-00248, 04/24/2026, published.
Facts: Anthony Mock allegedly suffered… Read more »California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara approved regulatory changes recommended by the Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau for policies incepting on or after Sept. 1.
The commissioner approved all of the proposed changes to the California Workers’ Compensation Uniform Statistical… Read more »
The 14th Annual Nevada Workers' Compensation Education Conference is being held Sept. 17-18 at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
The goal of the conference is to educate system users about current rules, procedures and policies, the Workers' Compensation Section said.
Presentations will cover topics including closed drug formularies,… Read more »
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed bills to increase payroll limits for certain employers and to eliminate a joint labor-management advisory council.
The governor on Wednesday signed SB 1944 and SB 1303.
SB 1944 increases the maximum gross annual payroll limit to $250,000 from $150,000 for agriculture, ranching and horticulture… Read more »
Gov. J.B. Pritzker appointed three members to the board that advises the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission on medical fee schedules and ensuring access to treatment.
Pritzker on Friday announced that Mayra Khan, Michael Macellaio and Dr.… Read more »
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