West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s request to expand the scope of her claim.
Case: Childers v. Mercer County Board of Education, No. 25-ICA-403, 05/02/2026, published.
Facts: Theresa Childers worked for the Mercer County Board of Education as a bus driver.
She saw nurse practitioner Amy Proffitt in December 2015 with… Read more »
A Louisiana appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to additional temporary total disability benefits, fees and penalties, but not supplemental earnings benefits.
Case: Patt v. Amerigas Inc., No. 25-633, 04/29/2026, published.
Facts and procedural history: Ray Patt worked for Amerigas Inc. He suffered injuries in a motor vehicle accident in July… Read more »
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of a transit worker’s claim of psychological injury from a confrontation with an emotionally disturbed person who threatened to kill her.
Case: Matter of Shakil v. New York City Transit Authority, No. CV-24-0785, 05/07/2026, published.
Facts: Mehwish Shakil worked for the New York City Transit Authority, a self-insured employer.
In January… Read more »
A New York appellate court revived parts of a worker’s Labor Law claim for his injuries from being struck by a falling object.
Case: Rolle v. JCDecaux Street Furniture New York LLC, No. 508333/17, 05/06/2026, published.
Facts: Lamont Rolle allegedly suffered injuries while he was power-washing a bus shelter when an interior panel of the structure fell and hit his head.
Rolle was an… Read more »
Connecticut lawmakers on Friday sent the governor a bill that would create a task force to study causes of undue delays in workers' compensation claims made by police officers and firefighters.
HB 5385 would charge the eight-member task force with examining delays resulting from administrative processes, a lack of medical providers or insurer… Read more »
The Louisiana Association of Self Insured Employers will review workers' compensation legislation enacted during the 2026 session at a July 8 forum in Baton Rouge.
The event will include a review of regulatory changes, as well as a discussion of legislation passed during the lawmaking session, which is scheduled to adjourn today.
It will also provide real-world insights, expert analysis and… Read more »Jun 12, 2026
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