Family loses argument man died because of intentional acts by employer
The family of a man killed in an excavator accident while installing an avalanche control system near Alta Ski Resort in Utah can’t sue his employer, after the Utah Supreme Court ruled they failed to show any negligence on the part of the employer was intentional. This limits their possible recovery to workers’ compensation. Legal Newsline
Iowa: Clinton schools saves money on workers’ comp
The cost of workers’ compensation insurance for Clinton Community School District in Iowa has decreased by nearly $36,000, attendees at a school board meeting heard earlier this week. Clinton Herald
Former Verizon NY employee pleads guilty after being caught exercising
A former Verizon New York employee who lied to doctors about arm injuries to obtain $19,890 in workers’ compensation and company-provided benefits has pleaded guilty after surveillance showed her exercising and lifting weights despite her claims of being unable to work. LocalSyr (Syracuse, N.Y.)
Australia: Older employees allege discrimination after being denied workers’ comp
Older workers in New Australia’s South Wales say they’re being discriminated against as they’re offered less compensation than their younger colleagues if they’re injured on the job. Global Herald [with video]