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Friday, July 14, 2023

Conference Presenters Discuss Long COVID, Workplace Shootings

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By Steve Nichols, News Contributor

Presenters speaking during the Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation’s annual conference this week addressed topics affecting workers, employers, carriers and

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Employer's Failure to Repair or Replace Safety Guard Does Not Constitute 'Removal'

  • State: Ohio
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An Ohio appellate court ruled that an employer should have been granted summary judgment dismissing an employee’s intentional tort claim because its failure to repair or

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Firm Can Recover Under Quantum Meruit Theory From Attorney Who Left

  • State: Massachusetts
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The Appeals Court of Massachusetts upheld an award of damages to a law firm under a theory of quantum meruit against an attorney who decided

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

DWC: Workers' Comp Coverage at Highest Rate in 12 Years

  • State: Texas
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By Steve Nichols, News Contributor

Although Texas employers are not required to purchase workers’ compensation, recent data shows that more than 4 of 5 private sector employees

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Monday, July 10, 2023

In-Person Exam Not Required for Doctor to Assign Permanent Impairment Rating

  • State: Colorado
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In a case of first impression, the Colorado Court of Appeals ruled that a doctor's failure to examine a claimant in person does not render

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Friday, July 7, 2023

Court: No Duty for Employers to Prevent the Spread of COVID Beyond Employees

  • State: California
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Although workers’ compensation exclusivity would not prohibit a spouse from pursuing a negligence claim against an employer if a worker contracts COVID-19 in the workplace

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

High Court Finds No Duty for Employers to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 Beyond Workers

  • State: California
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California employers do not owe a duty of care to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to employees’ household members, the state’s high court ruled Thursday.

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Guaranty Fund Wind-Down Bill Falls Victim to Property Tax Battle

  • State: Texas
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By Steve Nichols, News Contributor

Legislation that would have allowed the Texas Self-Insurance Guaranty Fund to wind down its operations appears to have fallen victim

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Appeals Court Orders Partial Publication of Retaliation, Emotional Distress Decision

  • State: California
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A California appellate court last week ordered partial publication of its determination that an elected city official’s claims for retaliation and intentional infliction of emotional

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Monday, July 3, 2023

Stakeholders Question Low WC Network Participation

  • State: Texas
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By Steve Nichols, News Contributor

Data from the Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation showing better outcomes when claims are treated in networks has prompted some

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