High Court: Occupational Diseases, Nonqualifying Conditions Sink SIF Claims

High Court: Occupational Diseases, Nonqualifying Conditions Sink SIF Claims

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California Supreme Court Draws Sharp Line on Eligibility for Subsequent Injuries Fund In a pivotal decision, the California Supreme Court confirmed that occupational diseases and nonqualifying conditions cannot support claims to the Subsequent Injuries Fund (SIF) under Labor Code § 4751. The ruling further restricts eligibility and reinforces existing standards for proving prior disabilities. Case […]

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San Joaquin County DA Secures Felony Conviction in Workers’ Comp Fraud

San Joaquin County DA Secures Felony Conviction in Workers’ Comp Fraud

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Amazon Driver Sentenced in Staged Robbery and False Injury Claim STOCKTON, CA — The San Joaquin County DA Office has secured a felony conviction in a workers’ compensation fraud case. This conviction highlights the DA’s ongoing commitment to exposing fraud and protecting the county’s economic integrity. Amazon Driver Staged Robbery to Justify Fraudulent Claim Stacy

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California Expands Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant in Second Year

California Expands Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant in Second Year

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Program Boosts Support for Prosecutors Combating Wage Theft and Labor Abuses May 02, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com – SACRAMENTO — California Expands Workers’ Rights: The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) has launched the second year of its Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program, a statewide initiative that provides funding to public prosecutors to fight wage theft and

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Workers' Comp Rate Filing Hearing Scheduled by CDI for June 10

WCIRB Proposes 11.2% Hike in Workers’ Comp Pure Premium Rates

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Filing Submitted to California Department of Insurance for September 1, 2025 Effective Date May 1, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com – SAN FRANCISCO — WCIRB Proposes 11.2% Hike: The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) has submitted its September 1, 2025 Pure Premium Rate Filing to the California Department of Insurance (CDI). The proposed average

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Governor Newsom Honors Workers’ Memorial Day 2025

Governor Newsom Honors Workers’ Memorial Day 2025

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April 28, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com – Governor Newsom Honors Workers’ Memorial Day 2025 Proclamation Calls on Californians to Remember Fallen Workers and Renew Commitment to Safety SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a proclamation designating April 28, 2025, as Workers’ Memorial Day in California. The declaration honors workers who have lost their lives or

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Heart Presumption Expansion Bill Advances for California State Hospital Workers

Pepperdine and Four Janitorial Contractors Cited $80K for Labor Violations

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April 30, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com – Pepperdine and Four Janitorial Contractors Cited $80K for Labor Violations University and Contractors Penalized for Failing to Comply with Janitorial Registration Law The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) has cited Pepperdine University and four janitorial contractors a total of $80,000 for violating the state’s janitorial registration requirements. The enforcement

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Lawmakers Pass 'Good Faith Bill' to Strengthen Prompt Workers’ Comp Payments

Lawmakers Pass ‘Good Faith Bill’ to Strengthen Prompt Workers’ Comp Payments

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April 28, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com – Good Faith Bill Good Faith Bill Targets Unreasonable Delays and Strengthens Enforcement in Workers’ Compensation Cases The California State Assembly has approved AB 1870, also known as the “Good Faith Bill.” Authored by Assemblymember Liz Ortega, the legislation aims to hold employers and insurers accountable for unreasonable delays in

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Court Upholds Denial of Knee Injury Claim by Health Care Worker

Appeals Court Revives FEHA Claim Dismissed Under SLAPP Law

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April 28, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com – Appeals Court Revives FEHA Claim: A California appeals court has ruled that a plaintiff’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) claim can proceed, despite an earlier dismissal under the state’s anti-SLAPP law. The case stems from a workplace retaliation lawsuit. Initially, the trial court granted a special motion to

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Court Revives Injured Worker’s Claims

California Janitorial Services Owner Sentenced for Insurance Fraud, Tax Evasion

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April 28, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com – Sacramento, CA — California Janitorial Services Owner: On April 23, 2025, Martha Toro, owner of MT Janitorial Services, pled no contest to felony charges of insurance fraud and tax evasion. The Honorable David Bonilla sentenced her to 270 days in county jail and two years of formal probation for

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DWC Launches Pharmacy Fee Calculator for Public Testing

DWC Launches Pharmacy Fee Calculator for Public Testing

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April 25, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com – Oakland, CA — DWC Launches Pharmacy Fee Calculator for Public Testing. This tool previews how future pharmacy reimbursements will be calculated under California’s workers’ compensation system. Designed for Simplicity and Transparency The new calculator is built on a proposed pharmacy fee schedule that reflects legislative changes. It simplifies the

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