The plaintiff, a field hockey player, was struck in the head by a fly soccer ball that had vaulted over a ball stopper between the turf field and track. Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Apri

A pre-trial detainee died after experiencing delirium tremens while in custody at the county jail. Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Apri

The Ohio Supreme Court was asked to determine if a water backup exclusion in a commercial property policy excluded coverage for damage caused by a sewage backup or overflow. Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Apri

An insurance carrier filed claims against its policyholder under common-law and statutory insurance fraud (Insurance Fraud Prevention Act) in New Jersey. The trial court granted summary judgment to the insurer on liability. Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Apri

The plaintiff sued the defendant for vicarious liability based on the negligence of a driver of one of its loaner vehicles. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendant based on the Graves Amendment. Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Apri

The Supreme Court of New York, County of New York granted the defendants’ motion for summary judgment, dismissing the plaintiff’s New York Labor Law § 240(1) claim. Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, April 2022 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin to provide information on recent developments of

NEWS RESULTS* What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp is prepared by Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin to provide information on recent legal developments of interest to our readers.

In this case, following a serious burn injury sustained by the claimant after falling in a puddle of hot water at work, the claimant filed a penalty petition, alleging that the employer failed to pay her physicians and hospitals over $410,000 for What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp is prepared by Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin to provide information on recent legal developments of interest to our readers.

In this case, following the claimant’s April 2000 work injury, a C&R Agreement was approved by a Workers’ Compensation Judge and the medical portion of the claimant’s claim remained open. What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp is prepared by Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin to provide information on recent legal developments of interest to our readers.

In the course and scope of his employment as a shipwright, the claimant slipped and fell on an icy sidewalk on the employer’s premises, sustaining injuries. The employer had a commercial hull policy from Acadia Insurance Company, the insurer. What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp is prepared by Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin to provide information on recent legal developments of interest to our readers.