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  • State: New York
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The New York State Workers' Compensation Board adopted revisions to its dental fee schedule in the hope that it would contribute to higher-quality care for injured workers.

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The Workers Compensation Research Institute announced that economist and industry expert Bob Hartwig will deliver the keynote address at its 2026 conference.

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  • State: Virginia
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The Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that workers’ compensation exclusivity barred a camp employee from suing her employer for her injuries from being bitten by

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  • State: Louisiana
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A Louisiana appellate court ruled that an injured truck driver was not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits because he was an independent contractor.

Case: Winfield

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  • State: New York
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A New York appellate court overturned a finding that a school custodian was exposed to an elevated risk of contracting COVID-19 in his workplace.

Case: Matter of Angelo

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Sedgwick announced that Paul White will assume the role of CEO, international, effective Jan. 1.

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White is currently the regional

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  • State: California
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There is no exception to the requirement that medical professionals determine medical necessity that allows the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board or any other court to

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  • State: California
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A Northern California company was ordered to pay almost $1,300 for each of the 93 laborers a supervisor ordered to work in a lettuce field

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  • State: North Carolina
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The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that a staffing company employee could not proceed with a civil suit against his borrowing employer and its

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A federal appellate court denied an employer’s petition for review of black lung benefits awarded to a longtime coal miner.

Case: Consol of PA Coal

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