A sharp slowdown in hiring paired with continued wage growth is creating a mixed outlook for the workers' compensation system heading into 2026, according to
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An Ohio appellate court dismissed a self-represented worker’s petition for a writ of mandamus due to her failure to comply with procedural rules.
Case: Thompson
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A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claims for his injuries from
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A New York appellate court ruled that a homeowner was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing a worker’s Labor Law claims against him.
Case: Ballard
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A Louisiana appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to benefits for his injuries from an accident that occurred before he clocked in, but
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A man was charged with theft after filing a second workers' compensation claim that allegedly revealed he was collecting benefits while working, the Washington State
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Heat exposure, workplace violence and structural changes to coverage systems are key emerging issues shaping the workers' compensation landscape in 2026, according to a new
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The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that a worker’s application for alternate care had to be dismissed, since his employer contested its liability for the
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An Ohio appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s request to expand his claim for a back injury to include adjacent segment syndrome.
Case:
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A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker’s employer was entitled to summary judgment dismissing a third-party action against it seeking indemnification and
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