Citing a 1990 decision of the Supreme Court of Georgia [ Williams v. Corbett , 260 Ga. 668, 398 SE2d 1 (1990)], as controlling, a state appellate court held that within the context of a workers’ compensation claim, a meretricious relationship works to deny dependency...
Where a worker sustained serious injuries and, after a period of hospitalization, was discharged to his home and prescribed medication and follow-up care, which included home health services—physical and occupational therapy, a home health aide, and nursing services...
The Commission went too far to resolve a subrogation dispute after a third party settlement and violated due process of the claimant’s spouse when she was not a party to the comp claim. Graham v. Latco Contractors , 2015 MO App. Lexis 379 (lexis.com), 2015...
While the employer is required to furnish reasonable services and supplies to treat an injured employee, the plain language of the statute [Iowa Code § 85.27(4)] does not require the employer to pay for individualized counseling services for someone other than...
A Pennsylvania court has affirmed a trial court’s order that determined that an injured worker’s Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act benefits could be attached to pay the worker’s alimony obligation. The ex-husband had argued that there was no exception...
In a divided decision, the Supreme Court of North Carolina recently held that the state’s Industrial Commission may not bar family members from receiving compensation for attendant care services provided to an injured employee before obtaining approval for those...
An injured employee’s entitlement to home health care is oftentimes a hotly contested issue in the workers’ compensation arena. Home health care issues can vary in nature. For instance, at what point does the marital obligation cease and the paid nursing services...