A divided New York Court of Appeals ruled that a subcontractor on a construction project was not obligated to indemnify a general contractor for injuries that
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The Tennessee Supreme Court, in reversing lower court decisions dismissing a sales representative's negligence action, created an initial test to assess the nature of a
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A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim for a fall from a ladder.
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A federal appellate court said an administrative law judge sufficiently explained the medical opinions and evidence that supported a finding that a worker was totally
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A Tennessee workers' compensation judge ordered a concrete supplier to provide a panel of psychiatrists to an injured truck driver, finding that she is likely
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Injured workers would be allowed to enter settlements regardless of their age, and the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries would be required to
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The Tennessee Supreme Court said workers' compensation reforms enacted in 2013 require proof that work contributed more than 50% to aggravating a preexisting condition and
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An Ohio appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s claim of retaliation, finding that his employer had a legitimate reason for terminating him
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The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation said a recent audit uncovered opportunities to improve prescribing practices, particularly in aligning treatment decisions with medical treatment guidelines.
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New Jersey lawmakers passed a bill that would require using the market value of room and board paid to workers when calculating benefits.
The Assembly
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