April 15, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com — An age and disability discrimination lawsuit has moved forward in California after a key ruling for workers’ rights. The Fourth District Court of Appeal has allowed Hermenegildo Gonzalez, a former employee of Blue Banner Co. Inc. (BB), to proceed with his claims of age discrimination, […]
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April 15, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com – Contract Term Limits Comp: In a recent ruling centered on workers compensation exclusivity, a California appeals court determined that a skylight installer injured on the job cannot pursue a personal injury lawsuit against the general contractor. Instead, the installer must rely solely on workers’ compensation
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April 15, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has issued a fresh reminder about the Return-to-Work Supplement Program (RTWSP) application requirements. This notice comes as part of ongoing efforts to ensure injured workers receive timely and accurate benefits. Application Requirements Under California Code As outlined in California
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April 14, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Labor organization fraud case: Two owners of a California-based labor organization have been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to a labor organization fraud case that diverted more than $500,000 from union coffers. The ruling represents another major federal crackdown on white-collar corruption and
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April 14, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California Supreme Court firefighter ruling: In a pivotal decision for public employees, the state’s highest court rejected a city’s attempt to recover $106,000 in overpaid wages from a firefighter. The California Supreme Court firefighter ruling underscores the state’s commitment to protecting workers who unknowingly receive erroneous
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April 11, 2025 | San Diego, CA — MedLegalNews.com — CMA HIT Summit in 2025: As California emerges as a leader in regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, the California Medical Association (CMA) is once again leading the national conversation. CMA Vice President of Health Information Technology, David Ford, recently appeared on the Healthcare
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April 11, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Prior Authorization Delays: A group of California lawmakers, backed by the California Medical Association (CMA) and physicians statewide, has introduced a legislative package to overhaul the state’s prior authorization process. The goal: to reduce delays and improve access to timely, medically necessary care. “When people have
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April 09, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com – Discussions at the CWCI annual conference indicate that meaningful SIBTF reform 2025 is unlikely before the end of the year, despite rising liabilities and growing concerns over medical-legal expenditures. Experts emphasize that while reform is necessary to sustain the fund and support injured workers, legislative and
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April 09, 2025 | San Francisco, CA — MedLegalNews.com – A California appellate court has allowed an injured worker retaliation lawsuit to move forward, reaffirming legal protections for employees who face adverse actions after filing workers’ compensation claims. According to the ruling, key claims of discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination can continue, highlighting the importance
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April 08, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com – California employers are facing an unprecedented $2 billion in costs as part of the SIBTF Assessment 2025, funding the state’s Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF). This sharp increase in the SIBTF Assessment 2025 is driven by a surge in claims and rising costs, putting significant
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