Contract Term Limits Comp as Sole Remedy for Injured Skylight Installer

Contract Term Limits Comp as Sole Remedy for Injured Skylight Installer

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California Court Rules Against Personal Injury Lawsuit, Upholds Workers’ Comp Exclusivity April 15, 2025 | MedLegalNews – Contract Term Limits Comp: In a recent ruling, 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 […]

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Heart Presumption Expansion Bill Advances for California State Hospital Workers

Labor Org Owners Sentenced to Prison for Fraud Scheme

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April 14, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com – Labor Org Owners Sentenced: Two owners of a California-based labor organization will serve time in federal prison after pleading guilty to a widespread fraud scheme that siphoned more than $500,000 from union coffers. The sentences mark another federal crackdown on white-collar corruption within labor institutions. Defendants Diverted Union Funds

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High Court Denies City's Bid to Reclaim $106K from Firefighter

High Court Denies City’s Bid to Reclaim $106K from Firefighter

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April 14, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com – High Court Denies: In a pivotal ruling for public employees, the California Supreme Court rejected a city’s attempt to recover $106,000 in overpaid wages from a firefighter. The decision underscores the state’s commitment to protecting workers who unknowingly receive erroneous payments. Firefighter Acted in Good Faith The case involved

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Prior Authorization Delays: New Legislation Aims to Improve Patient Care

Prior Authorization Delays: Aims to Improve Patient Care

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April 11, 2025 – MedLegalNews – SACRAMENTO, CA — 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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Injured Worker’s Retaliation Lawsuit Cleared to Proceed

Injured Worker’s Retaliation Lawsuit Cleared to Proceed

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April 09, 2025 – MedLegalNews – San Francisco, CA – Injured Worker’s Retaliation Lawsuit: A California appellate court has ruled that an injured worker can continue pursuing claims of discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination. The decision affirms the legal protections available to workers who file for workers’ compensation. Injury, Claim, and Termination The employee suffered

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SIBTF Pushes CA Employers’ Assessments Over $2 Billion in 2025

SIBTF Pushes CA Employers’ Assessments Over $2 Billion in 2025

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April 08, 2025 – SIBTF Pushes CA Employers: California employers are facing an unprecedented $2 billion in assessments to fund the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) in 2025. This sharp increase is driven by a surge in claims and rising costs, putting a significant strain on the workers’ compensation system. Key Factors Driving the

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DIR Releases 2024 IMR Report: Workers’ Comp Dispute Trends

DIR Releases 2024 IMR Report: Workers’ Comp Dispute Trends

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April 08, 2025 – MedLegalNews – Sacramento, CA – DIR Releases 2024 IMR Report: The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) have released the 2024 Annual Report on the state’s Independent Medical Review (IMR) program. Now in its twelfth year, the IMR process continues to serve as California’s

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CA Delivery Owners Ordered to Repay in Workers' Comp Scheme

CA Delivery Owners Ordered to Repay in Workers’ Comp Scheme

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April 7, 2025 – MedLegalNews- Los Angeles, CA – CA Delivery Owners: John Nemandoust and Annette Assil, a Los Angeles couple, have been sentenced after a California Department of Insurance (CDI) investigation exposed that they underreported more than $21 million in employee payroll for their delivery businesses. In addition to jail time, the pair has

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Feds Intervene in MultiPlan Price-Fixing Case

Feds Intervene in MultiPlan Price-Fixing Case

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Antitrust Allegations Target Healthcare Price-Fixing Algorithms April 7, 2025 – MedLegalNews – MultiPlan Price-Fixing Case: The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) recently entered the ongoing antitrust legal battle against MultiPlan (now known as Claritev), a tech company that assists health insurers in controlling healthcare costs. This case has gained national attention, as it alleges that

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California Law to AI: Legal Advisories Issued by Attorney General Bonta

California Bill Seeks to Reform Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF), Tighten Eligibility Requirements

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March 26, 2025— Assemblymember Liz Ortega has amended Assembly Bill 1329 to significantly alter California’s Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF), proposing its renaming to the Second-Chance Employer’s Risk Reduction Trust Fund. The bill aims to reform the program that provides supplemental benefits to workers with pre-existing disabilities who suffer a subsequent work-related injury, resulting

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