Top Story: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Del. - Carrier Not Required to Cover Medical Marijuana for Victim of Violent Robbery

The Delaware Superior Court upheld the denial of authorization for the victim of a violent robbery to use medical marijuana to treat her psychiatric conditions. Rhonda Toomey worked for Family Dollar Stores. She was the victim of a violent robbery at her workplace in March 2004. During the incident, Toomey was restrained with duct tape, threatened and pistol-whipped. She has not returned to gainful employment since the… Read more »

W.Va. - Court Upholds Increase in Worker's PPD Award

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld an increase in a worker’s permanent partial disability award. Case: Blackhawk Mining LLC v. Stover, No. 25-ICA-365, 04/07/2026, published. Facts: Glenn Stover worked for Blackhawk Mining LLC. He filed a workers’ compensation claim asserting that he sustained an injury to the ulnar nerve of both wrists… Read more »

N.Y. - Worker Who Fell From Ladder Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from a fall from a ladder. Case: Amancha v. 720-730 Fort Washington Avenue Owners Corp., No. 159285/20, 04/14/2026, published. Facts: Luis Amancha suffered injuries when he fell from a ladder while working… Read more »

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OR WCD Announces Increase in Attorney Fees, Coverage Threshold

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WV Court Upholds Increase in Worker's PPD Award

N.Y. - Court: Worker Struck by Falling Debris Should Have Received Summary Judgment

A New York appellate court overturned the denial of summary judgment on a Labor Law claim by a worker struck by falling debris at a construction site. Case: Jover v. 1540 Second Realty LLC, No. 21334/16, 04/14/2026, published. Facts: Carlos Jover suffered injuries while working on a demolition project. According to Jover, his… Read more »

Ore. - WCD Announces Increase in Attorney Fees, Coverage Threshold

The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division announced that the maximum attorney fee and the threshold used to determine when employment is casual are increasing July 1. The maximum attorney fee that can be awarded without extraordinary circumstances is increasing to $6,556 from $6,358 to align with the 3.116% increase in the state’s average weekly… Read more »

Ntl. - Sedgwick Appoints Suzanne Dann as Group President

Sedgwick has named Suzanne Dann as group president, placing her in charge of the company’s major global business lines, including casualty, property Americas, workforce absence and international operations. The appointment is intended to unify Sedgwick’s core operations under a single global leader while allowing functional teams to further expand capabilities… Read more »

Ntl. - Report: First-Year Workers, Older Employees Pose Highest Injury Risks

While workplace injury rates are declining, those that do happen are becoming more severe, more expensive and are keeping employees off the job longer, with new hires and older workers posing the greatest risks, according to an “injury impact” report released Monday by Travelers. The annual report, based on more than 1.2 million workers' compensation claims filed between 2021 and… Read more »

Top Story: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Del. - Carrier Not Required to Cover Medical Marijuana for Victim of Violent Robbery

W.Va. - Court Upholds Increase in Worker's PPD Award

N.Y. - Worker Who Fell From Ladder Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim

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N.Y. - Court: Worker Struck by Falling Debris Should Have Received Summary Judgment

Ore. - WCD Announces Increase in Attorney Fees, Coverage Threshold

Ntl. - Sedgwick Appoints Suzanne Dann as Group President

Ntl. - Report: First-Year Workers, Older Employees Pose Highest Injury Risks

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