Top Story: Friday, June 12, 2026

Texas - Court Upholds Take-Nothing Judgment on Worker's Negligence Claim

A Texas appellate court upheld a take-nothing judgment against a manufacturer on a worker’s negligence claim. Bell Textron Inc. produces helicopters, and at its Grand Prairie facility, it makes transmission parts. To ensure that its helicopters can operate in harsh conditions, Bell coats the transmission parts with cadmium to protect against corrosion. Before the cadmium can be applied, the parts must be cleaned with hydrochloric acid and cyanide.… Read more »

Ore. - Judge Errs in Dismissing Worker's Civil Suit Over Bankruptcy Disclosure

The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that a trial judge erred in dismissing a worker’s personal injury claim on the basis of judicial estoppel because he had not disclosed it in his prior bankruptcy case. Case: Eller v. ABM Industries Inc., No. 395, 05/13/2026, published. Facts and procedural history: Kyle Eller slipped and fell while at work in 2019,… Read more »

W.Va. - Supreme Court Affirms Finding That Worker Had No Permanent Impairment

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a finding that a worker had no permanent impairment from a shoulder injury. Case: Harris v. AHF LLC, No. 25-580, 06/01/2026, published. Facts and procedural history: Phillip Harris worked for AHF LLC. He injured his right shoulder at work in February 2021. A claims administrator for AHF’s… Read more »

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OR Judge Errs in Dismissing Worker's Civil Suit Over Bankruptcy Disclosure

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WV Supreme Court Affirms Finding That Worker Had No Permanent Impairment

N.Y. - Worker's Labor Law Claim for Slip-and-Fall Partially Revived

A New York appellate court revived part of a worker’s Labor Law claim for his injuries from slipping and falling on stairs. Case: Ziobro v Milan House Inc., No. 154028/17, 05/26/2026, published. Facts: Witold Ziobro allegedly suffered injuries when he and two co-workers were using stairs to carry bags of debris up to the street. Ziobro was in the middle of the stairs between his… Read more »

N.Y. - Partial Summary Judgment Appropriate for Worker Struck by Falling Pipe

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker struck by a falling pipe was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim and that the property owner and property manager were entitled to conditional contractual indemnification. Case: Bermeo v. Master Plumbing & Heating Inc., No. 154471/20, 05/26/2026, published. Facts:… Read more »

N.Y. - Court Upholds Denial of Plaintiff's Motion to Vacate Default Judgment

A New York appellate court upheld the denial of a plaintiff’s motion to vacate a default judgment. Case: Lotus Residences LLC v. Northfield Insurance Co., No. 653599/20, 05/26/2026, published. Facts and procedural history: Lotus Residences LLC filed a motion to vacate a default judgment against Castillo Contractors Inc. in favor of… Read more »

Calif. - WCIRB: Cumulative Trauma Comp Claims Rise Sharply

Cumulative trauma claims represent a growing share of California workers' compensation indemnity claims, with post-termination filings and litigation pushing up system costs, according to a report released Wednesday by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California. The WCIRB found that the share of indemnity claims involving cumulative trauma… Read more »

Calif. - Montgomery: Comp Remains Profitable, but Insurers Still Want More From Employers

by Catherine Montgomery

The National Council on Compensation Insurance released its 2026 State of the Line report, and its conclusions are no surprise to industry experts: Workers’ comp remains a profitable line of insurance, even as most states lower employers’ premium rates. While the… Read more »

Top Story: Friday, June 12, 2026

Texas - Court Upholds Take-Nothing Judgment on Worker's Negligence Claim

Ore. - Judge Errs in Dismissing Worker's Civil Suit Over Bankruptcy Disclosure

W.Va. - Supreme Court Affirms Finding That Worker Had No Permanent Impairment

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N.Y. - Worker's Labor Law Claim for Slip-and-Fall Partially Revived

N.Y. - Partial Summary Judgment Appropriate for Worker Struck by Falling Pipe

N.Y. - Court Upholds Denial of Plaintiff's Motion to Vacate Default Judgment

Calif. - WCIRB: Cumulative Trauma Comp Claims Rise Sharply

Calif. - Montgomery: Comp Remains Profitable, but Insurers Still Want More From Employers

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