The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) Classification and Rating Committee

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB) virtually held its Classification and Rating Committee meeting on November 12, 2024, at 9:30 AM. This meeting focused on key workers’ compensation system areas, offering updates and discussions critical to the industry’s ongoing development. Payroll Limitations and Risk Assessment in Workers’ Compensation The committee began by reviewing Payroll Limitations, which […]

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Convicted Fraudster, David Fish

Convicted Fraudster Accused of $100 Million Workers’ Comp Scheme

Convicted Fraudster Accused in $100M Workers’ Comp Fraud Scheme A convicted fraudster with a history of workers’ compensation crimes is at the center of a new case involving nearly $100 million in fraudulent claims. Details of the Alleged Scheme After a three-year investigation, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday that David Fish,

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Wal-Mart Ordered to Pay $34.7 Million to Former Driver for Defamation

$34.7 Million Verdict Sends Strong Message to Employers A California jury has ruled against Wal-Mart in a high-profile defamation case, ordering the retail giant to pay $34.7 million to Jesus Fonseca, a former truck driver, for damaging his reputation with false accusations of workers’ compensation fraud. The verdict, delivered over two days on November 19

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Steve Hoddinott, et al. vs. Bravo Security Services, Inc., National Liability Fire Insurance Co., administered by biBERK Business Insurance, et al.

The case Steve Hoddinott, et al. vs. Bravo Security Services, Inc., National Liability Fire Insurance Co., administered by biBERK Business Insurance, et al., was adjudicated by the California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). This matter was part of a broader series of workers’ compensation cases, consolidated due to overlapping legal questions and procedural disputes. Key

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Cal/OSHA Urges Ventura County Employers to Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke Exposure

Cal/OSHA’s Recommendations for Employers During Wildfire Events Cal/OSHA urges Ventura County Employers to take necessary precautions to protect their workforce from the unhealthy air caused by wildfire smoke, particularly in areas currently impacted by the Mountain Fire in Ventura County. The affected zones currently include Oxnard, Camarillo, and Santa Paula, though smoke may spread to

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California Labor Commissioner’s Office Recovers Nearly $1 Million in Unpaid Wages for Bakery Workers

Sacramento, CA – In a major win for labor rights, the California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) secured $942,604 in settlements to pay back wages to 187 former employees of Baked in the Sun, a Vista-based bakery that abruptly closed, leaving workers unpaid. Each worker will now receive over $3 for every $1 originally owed, a

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The Guardian Group foreign medical doctors

Foreign MDs Find Path to US Residency Placement in Med-Legal Industry

Sacramento, CA – The Guardian Group, LLC, a Med-Legal Exam firm based in California, has embraced an innovative staffing model; it employs foreign-trained medical doctors in support roles. Although these roles are temporary, they offer international doctors a crucial stepping stone toward a career in US medicine. Consequently, this mutually beneficial arrangement leads to high-quality

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Cal/OSHA Introduces New Translation App to Enhance Communication with Workers Across California

Pilot Program by Cal/OSHA to Enhance Workplace Safety and Inclusivity Cal/OSHA Launches New Translation App to Break Down Language Barriers Sacramento, CA—To improve worker safety and bridge communication barriers, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has introduced an advanced translation app in a pilot program. Developed by TranslateLive, this tool enables Cal/OSHA

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Rising Liabilities in California's SIBTF

Rising Liabilities in California’s SIBTF

California’s Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF), a state-run program offering supplemental benefits to injured workers with preexisting conditions, is under increasing financial strain as claims continue to surge. The SIBTF’s 2024 report shows annual payouts surged from $13.6 million in 2010 to $232 million in 2022. Projected liabilities for claims over the past 12

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California Workers' Comp Med-Legal Costs Rise

California Workers’ Comp Med-Legal Costs Rise

Payments for medical-legal evaluations and reports used to resolve medical disputes in California work injury claims have increased more than expected since a new Med-Legal Fee Schedule (MLFS) took effect in April 2021 according to a new CWCI study, with the average payment for a comprehensive exam up 52%, primarily due to new per-page fees

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