Workers' Compensation Archives - Page 10 of 14

Breaking Update: Hegger v. Valley Farm Dairy Company

May 23, 2019

MO Court Of Appeals Releases Decision Addressing Enhanced Remedy Benefits In Toxic Exposure Claims

On May 21, 2019, the MO Court of Appeals, Eastern District, handed down the long-awaited decision addressing enhanced remedy benefits in toxic exposure claims in Hegger...Read More >

May 22, 2019

Illinois Employers Have More Options for Transitional, Light-Duty Work for Injured Employees

Employers in Illinois may now offer transitional, light-duty work at other businesses or non-profits to petitioners if their company is unable to accommodate a petitioner’s...Read More >

Iowa Workers' Compensation Update graphic

May 17, 2019

Iowa Supreme Court Issues Decision in Cases Addressing Potential Liability for Work Comp Insurers & TPAs

Two recent cases decided by the Iowa Supreme Court addressed potential liability of workers’ compensation insurers and third-party administrators for civil damages beyond the workers’...Read More >

May 01, 2019

Oklahoma court deems non-economic damage caps unconstitutional

Those seeking non-economic damages in Oklahoma will no longer be limited by a legislative cap, opening defendants up to further liability in the state. The...Read More >

May 01, 2019

Rebecca Long joins MVP Law

Rebecca Long has joined MVP Law as an associate in the firm’s workers’ compensation defense practice in St. Louis, Missouri. Long earned her undergraduate degree from...Read More >