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As a matter of law, “crewmember” is interchangeable with “seaman” for purposes of Jones Act. Error in finding claimant entitled to Jones Act and WC benefits for same injury. Court affirms insurer cannot subrogate against its own insured.
The claimant worked as a shipwright for the employer, maintaining the U.S.
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Judge finds that it is reasonable and medically necessary for the claimant to be evaluated by a board-certified neurologist.
The employer authorized a neurologist to examine the claimant per the referral of the authorized treating provider.
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Judge denies employer’s drug free workplace and intoxication defenses.
The judge heard the bifurcated issue of the employer’s drug free workplace and intoxication defenses.
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Although claimant may not have fully understood the contents or purpose of the employer’s W.C. claims forms, he made a false statement when he provided a fictitious social security number, thus his claim was denied.
In this misrepresentation case, the employer sent the claimant a form to complete at the onset of his claim.
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Workers’ Compensation Office of Adjudication adjusts their policy for conducting live hearings in Pennsylvania.
As counties in Pennsylvania began entering the “green” phase at the end of June, the Workers’ Compensation Office of Adjudication (WCOA) adjusted their policy for conducting
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Special Workers' Compensation Alert - Pennsylvania
On July 8, 2020, the PA Bureau of Workers’ Compensation sent out an email advising stakeholders that electronic submission of Bureau documents was being requested.
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Special Workers' Compensation Alert - Pennsylvania
Dana Holding Corporation v. WCAB (Smuck); No. 44 MAP 2019; decided June 16, 2020; by Chief Justice Saylor.
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