Top Story: Thursday, August 6, 2026

Calif. - High Court Rejects Exhaustion Requirement in Actions Against Excess Carriers

The California Supreme Court rejected a strict exhaustion requirement as a prerequisite for insureds to bring claims against excess carriers. "We conclude that an insured may state a viable cause of action for declaratory relief regarding coverage and liability under an excess insurance policy even if all the underlying insurance coverage has not yet been exhausted," the high court said in Fox Paine & Company LLC et al. v. Twin City Fire Insurance… Read more »

Wash. - Court Says Staffing Agency Qualifies as Citable Employer

The Washington Court of Appeals reinstated a citation against a staffing agency for failing to train its workers on asbestos hazards and for failing to file a related accident-prevention program. Case: Department of Labor & Industries v. Tradesmen International LLC, No. 87759-3-I, 08/03/2026, unpublished. Facts: Tradesmen International LLC leases temporary workers to other companies, most often in the construction industry. Pacific West… Read more »

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TX Family of Deceased Worker Must Bring Claims Against Employer Before DWC

Pa. - Res Judicata Bars Police Officer's COVID Claim

The Commonwealth Court ruled that a police officer’s claim for benefits based on his contraction of COVID-19 was barred by res judicata. Case: Bolds v. City of Philadelphia (WCAB), No. 179 C.D. 2025, 08/04/2026, unpublished. Facts: William Bolds worked as a police officer for the City of Philadelphia. He tested positive for COVID-19 in March 2020. The city designated the time… Read more »

Ntl. - Federal Court Upholds Denial of Security Contractor's Claim for Psychological Injury

A federal appellate court upheld the denial of a security contractor’s claim for a psychological injury from his work in Iraq. Case: Morales v. U.S. Department of Labor, No. 25-1112, 08/03/2026, unpublished. Facts: Alberto Franco Morales, a native and resident of Peru, began working in Iraq as a border security guard for Triple… Read more »

Texas - Family of Deceased Worker Must Bring Claims Against Employer Before DWC

A Texas appellate court ruled that the family of a deceased worker needed to bring claims against his employer’s insurance carrier before the Division of Workers’ Compensation. Case: In re Zurich American Insurance Co., No. 04-26-00339-CV, 07/31/2026, published. Facts: Eliseo Barrera died after he allegedly suffered injuries while working for Mesa… Read more »

Calif. - WCIRB Updates Loss-Sensitive Advisory Plan Tables

The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California on Wednesday published loss-sensitive advisory plan tables for policies taking effect on or after Sept. 1. The WCIRB develops advisory plans that describe eligibility, rules and parameters for retrospective rating, large-risk deductible and small-deductible policies. They are submitted to the insurance commissioner… Read more »

Top Story: Thursday, August 6, 2026

Calif. - High Court Rejects Exhaustion Requirement in Actions Against Excess Carriers

Wash. - Court Says Staffing Agency Qualifies as Citable Employer

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Pa. - Res Judicata Bars Police Officer's COVID Claim

Ntl. - Federal Court Upholds Denial of Security Contractor's Claim for Psychological Injury

Texas - Family of Deceased Worker Must Bring Claims Against Employer Before DWC

Calif. - WCIRB Updates Loss-Sensitive Advisory Plan Tables

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