May 9, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com — A California appellate court has remanded a case to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) to re-examine the appropriate injury date for a cumulative trauma claim brought by a retired Major League Baseball player. The player, whose name remains confidential in court records, had an active […]
May 8, 2025 |Orlando, FL — MedLegalNews.com – A federal grand jury in Orlando, Florida, has indicted four Honduran nationals in a significant comp fraud case involving workers’ compensation insurance and payroll tax evasion. The indictment alleges the defendants operated a multi-year cash-based payroll scheme that defrauded insurers and facilitated the illegal employment of undocumented
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May 7, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com – Workers’ comp legislation faces a temporary setback as California lawmakers move the MLFS update and cost-of-living bills to the suspense file. This action stalls progress on critical reforms, including the Medical-Legal Fee Schedule (MLFS) changes and cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) proposals. By pausing these measures, the legislative
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May 7, 2025 | San Jose, CA – MedLegalNews.com – The California Labor Commissioner Office (LCO) has recovered $40,460 in penalties from a San Jose care facility operator after a decade-long employee was unlawfully fired for reporting unsafe working conditions and labor violations. This enforcement action by the California Labor Commissioner highlights the state’s commitment
California Labor Commissioner Recovers $40K for Care Worker in Retaliation Case Read Post »
May 5, 2025 | Cambridge, MA — MedLegalNews.com – As more states legalize recreational marijuana laws, a new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) offers fresh insights into how these laws are influencing workplace injury trends and shaping workers’ compensation claims across the U.S. The research suggests that as recreational marijuana laws continue
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May 6, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com – Cal/OSHA has clarified its lead exposure prevention rules for the construction industry, providing important guidance on employer responsibilities for safeguarding workers involved in dry abrasive blasting activities. These updates come as part of the agency’s broader efforts to enhance workplace safety standards and align with the
Cal/OSHA Clarifies Lead Exposure Guidance for Construction Industry Read Post »
May 5, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com — Corporate parent liability continues to be a critical legal issue in California employment law. A recent California appellate court ruling affirms that a corporate parent is not liable for workplace injuries suffered by a worker borrowed by its subsidiary, reinforcing the principle that a corporate parent
Court Rules Corporate Parent Not Liable for Borrowing Employer’s Worker Injuries Read Post »
May 5, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com — SIF claim eligibility in California was significantly narrowed following a pivotal May 5, 2025 decision by the California Supreme Court. 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
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May 2, 2025 | Stockton, CA – MedLegalNews.com — The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office has achieved a workers’ compensation fraud conviction in a case involving a staged robbery and false injury claims. The successful prosecution reinforces the county’s efforts to uphold accountability in California’s workers’ compensation system. This workers compensation fraud conviction sends
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May 02, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) has launched the second year of its Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program, reinforcing its commitment to combating wage theft, unfair labor practices, and employer misconduct. For 2025, up to $8.55 million in competitive grants will be distributed to local prosecutors
California Expands Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant in Second Year Read Post »
