Top Story: Monday, July 20, 2026

Utah - High Court: Board Erred in Terminating Worker's Claim for Obstructing IME

The Utah Supreme Court said the Labor Commission Appeals Board lacked the discretion to dismiss an injured worker's claim after finding a pattern of antagonistic and obstructive behavior over three failed independent medical examinations. Though the board characterized the behavior as a discovery violation to find the authority to dismiss the claim entirely, the high court said the Legislature specified that the penalty for obstructing an IME is… Read more »

Ill. - Employer That Receives Full 3rd-Party Settlement Must Pay All of Worker's Expenses

The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that if an employer receives the full amount of a worker’s third-party settlement via subrogation, it is properly assessed with the full amount of the worker’s costs and expenses. Case: Larsen v. Vaid, No. 1-25-2100, 07/14/2026, published. Facts and procedural history: Amada Larsen suffered injuries in an… Read more »

N.Y. - Worker Struck by Falling Object Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker struck by a falling object was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Gutierrez v. 80 Winthrop Street Owners Corp., No. 23823/16, 07/02/2026, published. Facts: Armando Gutierrez was injured when a piece of terra cotta coping, which was secured to a parapet wall and anchored… Read more »

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N.Y. - Court Overturns Summary Judgment for Worker on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court overturned a grant of summary judgment for a worker struck by a falling object. Case: Rolka v. Neelam Construction Corp., No. 2024-08597, 07/08/2026, published. Facts: Marcin Rolka allegedly sustained injuries while working for Ladi Construction, a subcontractor hired by Neelam Construction Corp. to… Read more »

Pa. - Court Upholds Denial of Worker's Claim Due to Her Lack of Credibility

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for benefits from a fall based on her lack of credibility and an expert medical opinion that she had not suffered a work-related injury. Case: Niculcea v. Susquehanna Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (WCAB), No. 1645 C.D. 2024, 07/10/2026, published. Facts and procedural history: Monica… Read more »

N.Y. - Loss Costs Dropping 21.9% Oct. 1

The New York Department of Financial Services approved a workers' compensation filing that state officials said will reduce employer premiums by an average of 22%, beginning in October. The New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board recommended a 21.9% decrease in the overall loss cost level for policies with effective dates on or after Oct. 1. The department approved the filing on Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a… Read more »

Calif. - Barthel: The 'Please Don't Try This at Work' Exception

When determining whether a psychiatric impairment may be compensable, it’s important to understand the “violent act” exception. In a previous article, “If Everything Is Catastrophic, Is Anything?", we explored the “catastrophic injury” exception under Labor Code § 4660.1(c)(2)(B). This article examines the other exception: the “violent act.” Labor Code § 4660.1(c) provides: (c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), there shall be… Read more »

Top Story: Monday, July 20, 2026

Utah - High Court: Board Erred in Terminating Worker's Claim for Obstructing IME

Ill. - Employer That Receives Full 3rd-Party Settlement Must Pay All of Worker's Expenses

N.Y. - Worker Struck by Falling Object Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

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N.Y. - Court Overturns Summary Judgment for Worker on Labor Law Claim

Pa. - Court Upholds Denial of Worker's Claim Due to Her Lack of Credibility

N.Y. - Loss Costs Dropping 21.9% Oct. 1

Calif. - Barthel: The 'Please Don't Try This at Work' Exception

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