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Can an employer use “no liability” C&R Agreement to challenge jurisdiction in fee review matter?
The parties presented a C&R Agreement to the workers’ compensation judge, which sta
Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, January 2020 is prepar
Commonwealth Court dismisses AFL-CIO action to have the Act’s new IRE provision declared unconstitutional.
The AFL-CIO brought an action seeking to have § 306(a.3) of the Pennsylvania Workers’ C
Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, January 2020 is prepar
Judge of compensation claims should not speculate about claimant’s future employment with regard to Social Security entitlement and supplemental benefits.
The insurance carrier accepted the claimant as permanently and totally disabled and pai
Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, January 2020 is prepar
Once the carrier authorizes medical treatment, they are not obligated to accept claimant’s self-help physicians.
This case involved a work accident that was not initially reported to the carrier by the employer.
Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, January 2020 is prepar
There is no entitlement to allow claimant’s attorney and a court reporter or videographer to attend examination with an authorized treating provider.
This case involves a compensable low back injury. The claimant requested a one-time change of physician, which the carrier authorized.
Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, January 2020 is prepar
The nurse case manager did not meet the definition of a qualified rehabilitation provider; therefore, the motion for protective order was granted.
The claimant filed a motion for protective order, seeking to preclude the nurse case ma
Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, January 2020 is prepar
The sound speaks for itself: summary judgment upheld for failure to have expert opinion on paintball gun.
The plaintiffs appealed dismissal of their claim for hearing loss after operating a paint ball gun at an amusement stand shooting gallery.
Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2019
“I’m with the band” claim fails: members of music band not vicariously liable for alleged assault by guitar player.
The guitarist pled guilty to lewdness observed by a child.
Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2019
Proof of performance required: mode of operation applied to restrooms near pools.
Summary judgment was denied without prejudice for a claim of slip and fall in a men’s room located outside a pool.
Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2019
A cross-claim for indemnity by a defendant under an Insurance Fraud Prevention Act claim can be dismissed prior to trial under New Jersey law.
Allstate Insurance Company filed a claim under the Insurance Fraud Prevention Act against Daniel Dahan, D.C. and various other defendants regarding an illegal corporate structure in which a medical practice was owned by a non-physician.
Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2019