Top Story: Monday, September 14, 2026

Ariz. - Court Affirms ICA Finding That Worker Failed to Prove Bad Faith, Unfair Processing Claims

The same Arizona appellate court that affirmed the denial of an injured worker's claim has now affirmed the denial of that worker's related bad-faith claim in an unpublished memorandum decision. Almmar Halloum claimed that he was injured when he fell down some stairs while working for Black Diamond Networks in November 2023. An administrative law judge found he was not a credible witness and that the fall was intentional, and the Arizona… Read more »

Calif. - Nicole Richardson Takes DWC Helm

Nicole Richardson has taken the helm at the California Division of Workers' Compensation. Richardson, who was appointed administrative director of the DWC in August, was sworn in on Sept. 1, the DWC announced Friday. Richardson had served as acting administrative director, succeeding George Parisoto, who retired in January. The DWC said Richardson has more than 20 years of experience in California's workers' compensation system. She… Read more »

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Hawaii - HEMIC Declares $5M Dividend

Hawaii Employers’ Mutual Insurance Co. Inc. on Friday announced that its board of directors declared a $5 million dividend this year. The carrier's 20th consecutive dividend matches the largest in its history and brings to $63 million the total that HEMIC has returned since 2007, the carrier said. To qualify for the dividend, policyholders must be insured with HEMIC for more than one consecutive policy term and demonstrate a… Read more »

Fla. - Nominating Commission Meets Oct. 22

Florida's Statewide Nominating Commission for Judges of Compensation Claims is meeting Oct. 22 to interview applicants for a judicial position in West Palm Beach. The commission is working to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Michael Ring in Ft. Lauderdale and the transfer of Gregory Johnsen from West Palm Beach to Ft. Lauderdale. Application… Read more »

Okla. - AG Opines on 'Annual Obligations' for Multiple Injury Trust Fund

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued an opinion letter answering a state lawmaker's question about the Multiple Injury Trust Fund's annual obligations. "The 'annual obligations' of the Multiple Injury Trust Fund are the spending categories enumerated within Title 85A, Sections 31 and 32 of the Oklahoma Statutes: permanent total… Read more »

Calif. - Bair: When Professional Athletes Get Hurt

by Jessica E. Bair

If you are anything like the average individual, there is something uniquely fascinating about watching professional athletes showcase their extraordinary talent, skills and strengths, as they are the modern-day version of gladiators. But that also presents an interesting question that most people don’t think about: What about when these athletes get injured?… Read more »

Top Story: Monday, September 14, 2026

Ariz. - Court Affirms ICA Finding That Worker Failed to Prove Bad Faith, Unfair Processing Claims

Calif. - Nicole Richardson Takes DWC Helm

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Hawaii - HEMIC Declares $5M Dividend

Fla. - Nominating Commission Meets Oct. 22

Okla. - AG Opines on 'Annual Obligations' for Multiple Injury Trust Fund

Calif. - Bair: When Professional Athletes Get Hurt

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