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Thursday, April 2, 2026

Federal Court Upholds Dismissal of Injured Longshoreman's Claims

  • State: Texas
  • Topic: SOUTH
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A federal appellate court upheld summary judgment dismissing an injured longshoreman’s claims of vessel negligence against a technical manager.

Case: Renteria v. Grieg Star AS,

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

Bill Would Redefine MMI, Cut Duration of Wage-Loss Benefits

  • State: Louisiana
  • Topic: SOUTH
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Lawmakers in Louisiana are considering legislation that would revise key aspects of the state’s workers' compensation system, including how maximum medical improvement is defined and

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

Committee Advances Teacher Safety Bill

  • State: Louisiana
  • Topic: SOUTH
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The Louisiana House Education Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to advance legislation aimed at strengthening protections for teachers and other school employees in cases involving student

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

DJ Hardhead Accused of Not Reporting Disc Jockey Work

  • State: Louisiana
  • Topic: SOUTH
  • - Popular with: Legal
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The Louisiana Attorney General's Office announced that a man known as DJ Hardhead was charged with fraud for allegedly not reporting his work as a

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

General Assembly Passes Bill to Attach DWC to Governor's Office

  • State: Kentucky
  • Topic: SOUTH
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The Kentucky General Assembly passed a bill that would remove the Department of Workers' Claims from the Education and Labor Cabinet and administratively attach it

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Court Vacates Denial of Family's Claim for Police Officer Who Died of COVID-19

  • State: North Carolina
  • Topic: SOUTH
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The North Carolina Court of Appeals vacated the denial of the workers’ compensation claims filed by the family of a police officer who died after

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Court Upholds Directed Verdict Denying Worker's Claim

  • State: Texas
  • Topic: SOUTH
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A Texas appellate court upheld a directed verdict denying a worker’s claim of injury.

Case: Sharman v. American Zurich, No. 05-24-01394-CV, 03/25/2026, published.

Facts: Anita

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Monday, March 30, 2026

Court Dismisses Employer's Challenge to Robbery-Related Claims

  • State: Missouri
  • Topic: SOUTH
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A Missouri court rejected an employer’s appeal of denied motions to dismiss civil claims filed by workers who were the victims of an attempted robbery.

Case: Harris v.

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Friday, March 27, 2026

Truck Driver Gets Benefits for Accident Before Shift Started, but No Penalties or Fees

  • State: Louisiana
  • Topic: SOUTH
  • - Popular with: Employer
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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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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Exclusivity Bars Worker's Claim for Injury From Being Hit by Truck While Jogging

  • State: Alabama
  • Topic: SOUTH
  • - Popular with: Insurance
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The Alabama Supreme Court upheld the summary dismissal of a Walmart worker’s civil suit seeking damages for his injuries from being struck by a truck

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