Bills had until the end of May to clear their house of origin to remain alive and nearly a dozen measures impacting workers’ comp in particular and the insurance industry …
The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board overstepped its authority when it ordered parties to submit a dispute over additional housekeeping services back to the nurse that made the initial determination, says …
One of the few remaining questions from the SB 863 Baker workers’ comp reforms – how to define a catastrophic injury – has now been answered. Well, at least for …
Two bills backed by the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association (CAAA) are advancing in the Legislature. One addressing utilization review is moving “as a vehicle for on-going discussions” about potential reforms, …
A California Court of Appeal denied the pleas of the State Compensation Insurance Fund and refused to overturn the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. The case involves hundreds of workers’ comp …
A California Court of Appeal overturned the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board and said apportionment is mandatory when a pre-existing condition adds to the level of permanent disability for an injured …
A Southern California federal district court reaffirmed that workers’ compensation is the “sole and exclusive remedy of the employee or his or her dependents against the employer” with its dismissal …