The claimant sustained a work injury in May 2007. Subsequently, the status of his benefits was changed from total to partial based on a December 2, 2010, IRE that found he had an 8% whole-person impairment. What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp, Vol. 27, No.

The claimant, a certified nurse assistant, filed a claim petition alleging multiple work injuries, which occurred on January 14, 2020, while she was attempting to move a 300-pound patient. What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp, Vol. 27, No.

In the first of these two cases (No. A-1702-21), the Appellate Division affirmed an order granting summary judgment to Bravo Pack (Bravo), dismissing all claims, cross-claims, and third party claims against Bravo.  What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp, Vol. 27, No.

The petitioner was the owner and employee of the respondent, a structural steel company. It was noted that about 60% of the petitioner’s work involved traveling for projects and preparing estimates. What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp, Vol. 27, No.

The claimant had worked a 17-hour shift with little to no breaks. When his manager arrived, he complained of back pain, and then he allowed the manager to “pop” his back to relieve his pain. He then went home. What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp, Vol. 27, No.

The claimant’s husband, a firefighter, died of brain cancer. What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp, Vol. 27, No.

Mr. Fowler alleged that he suffered a compensable COVID-19 exposure while working as a “boxer” at a poultry processing plant. What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp, Vol. 27, No.

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