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Thursday, April 14, 2022

DWC Solicits Input for RTW Audit

  • State: Texas
  • Topic: SOUTH
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The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is seeking input from system users about the best approach for a return-to-work plan-based audit.

“The plan-based audit will

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Pharmacy Executives Charged in Kickback Scheme

  • State: Florida
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Editor's note: The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida on Sept. 14 granted the prosecution's request to dismiss all charges against both defendants

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Insurance Department Names Shelia Travis Chief Examiner

  • State: Alabama
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The Alabama Insurance Department announced the appointment of Sheila Travis as chief examiner, effective immediately.

Sheila Travis

Travis will succeed Richard Ford,

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Comp Carrier Can Assert Lien Against UIM Benefits Paid Under Worker's Personal Auto Policy

  • State: North Carolina
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The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that the proceeds of a deceased worker’s personal underinsured motorist policy were subject to a subrogation lien by

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Law Amends Employer Duty to Furnish Medical Attention

  • State: Virginia
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A Virginia House bill was signed into law last week that amends the state workers' compensation law on employers' duty to furnish medical attention and raises

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Split Court Upholds Finding of Timeliness for Worker's Grievance Form

  • State: North Carolina
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A divided North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that a worker timely filed an administrative grievance of his separation from employment even though an electronic

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Court Rejects FELA Case Based on Worker's Claim of Exhaustion

  • State: Texas
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A Texas appellate court rejected a worker’s claim under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act blaming a railway for his injuries from a fall that he

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Monday, April 11, 2022

Supreme Court Upholds Compensability of Injury for Custodian With History of Back Issues

  • State: West Virginia
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The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a determination that a custodian with a history of back issues had suffered a compensable injury while moving trash.

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Monday, April 11, 2022

Stunt Performer Can't Maintain Tort Suit for Injuries

  • State: Louisiana
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A Louisiana appellate court upheld the dismissal of a stunt performer’s tort action against the alleged producer/creator of a television show for her injuries from

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Friday, April 8, 2022

Injured Police Officer Waits Too Long to Request Additional Medical Care

  • State: Arkansas
  • Topic: SOUTH
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The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld a determination that an injured police officer’s claim for additional medical treatment was time-barred.

Case: Slaughter v. City of

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