Top Story: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Ntl. - Pennsylvania, Hawaii Lawmakers Target Compound Drug Prices

Lawmakers in Pennsylvania and Hawaii are proposing legislation that would align state standards with federal laws to crack down on inflated prices for compound drugs in their workers' compensation systems. Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1215, which was introduced on Friday, and Hawaii House Bill 2164, which was passed to the Senate on March 10, both include references to U.S. Code Section 353. The Hawaii bill would define a… Read more »

Texas - No Declaratory Judgment for Carrier in Injury Coverage Dispute

A Texas appellate court ruled that an insurance carrier was not entitled to a declaratory judgment that it did not owe coverage under its commercial general liability policy for a worker’s alleged injuries. Case: Admiral Insurance Co. v. Lippert Components Inc., No. 10-23-00250-CV, 03/12/2026, published. Facts and procedural history: Admiral Insurance Co. issued a commercial general… Read more »

Texas - Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Worker's Suit Against Employer, Carrier, Former Attorney

A Texas appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s suit against his former attorney, employer and his employer’s insurance carrier for alleged misconduct related to the handling of his workers’ compensation action. Case: Guillen v. National American Insurance Co., No. 03-25-00372-CV, 03/11/2026, published. Facts:… Read more »

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AZ CopperPoint Names Mark Woods SVP, Head of Product

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N.Y. - Court Overturns Denial of Worker's Request to Reopen

A New York appellate court overturned a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Board that denied a worker’s request to reopen her claim. Case: Matter of Siddon v. Advance Energy Technologies, No. CV-24-1300, 02/19/2026, published. Facts and procedural history: Kimberly Siddon worked for Advance Energy Technologies. She injured her knee at work in May 2006 and… Read more »

W.Va. - Worker's Injuries From Fall Not Self-Inflicted

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker was entitled to benefits for his injuries from a trip-and-fall accident, as they were not the result of a self-inflicted injury. Case: Airgas Mid America v. Lowe, No. 25-ICA-354, 02/27/2026, published. Facts: Joshua Lowe worked for Airgas Mid America as a route driver. He filed a workers’… Read more »

Ariz. - CopperPoint Names Mark Woods SVP, Head of Product

CopperPoint Insurance Cos. named Mark Woods senior vice president and head of product. In the new role, Woods will oversee the integration of underwriting systems and lead the carrier's geographic expansion and data analytics initiatives. He will report to John Carey, executive vice president and chief underwriting officer. Woods brings more than 18 years of insurance experience… Read more »

Conn. - Business Owner Accused of Operating Without Coverage

The Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice announced that the owner of a janitorial company was arrested and charged with failing to carry workers' compensation insurance for his employees. Edgar Villacis Pinto, 54, owner of VIP Janitorial Services Inc., was charged with one count of noncompliance with insurance requirements. According to the arrest warrant affidavit, the state… Read more »

Top Story: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Ntl. - Pennsylvania, Hawaii Lawmakers Target Compound Drug Prices

Texas - No Declaratory Judgment for Carrier in Injury Coverage Dispute

Texas - Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Worker's Suit Against Employer, Carrier, Former Attorney

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News: NORTH

News: SOUTH

N.Y. - Court Overturns Denial of Worker's Request to Reopen

W.Va. - Worker's Injuries From Fall Not Self-Inflicted

Ariz. - CopperPoint Names Mark Woods SVP, Head of Product

Conn. - Business Owner Accused of Operating Without Coverage

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