Author: MBLB News
Legally a Wife But Not Legally Entitled to Benefits
The deceased, a foreign national, married his first wife and with her had four children, who are now adults. He then moved to the... More
Third Circuit Affirms Denial of Longshore Benefits
Claimant alleged that he injured his wrist and then, in a second incident, his shoulder, spine and back. He returned to work after each... More
DOL Issues Preliminary National Average Weekly Wage Estimates for 10/01/2012
The Department of Labor issued its preliminary estimates for the National Average Weekly Wage change going into effect on October 1, 2012. National Average... More
No Harm, No Foul For Naming Incorrect Defendant in Lawsuit
Author: Tyler A. Moore Plaintiff was a guest at the Clarion Hotel in Alexandria when she allegedly tripped over an uneven surface while walking... More
Unless Confirmed by Court, Arbitration Award Cannot Preclude Future Litigation
Author: Wilton E. Bland, IV Louisiana’s First Circuit Court of Appeals recently addressed the application of res judicata in the context of an unconfirmed... More
Unenforced Cell Phone Usage Policy May Prevent Limitation of Liability
An excursion boat carrying 35 passengers stalled and anchored in the Delaware River’s navigational channel. As the boat waited for a tow, a tug... More
Slip-And-Fall Plaintiff Successful In Negligence Suit Against Restaurant
Author: Trevor M. Cutaiar 68-year-old Cora Ann Ball (“plaintiff”) injured her right shoulder, neck and low back in a slip-and-fall accident at a local cafateria. ... More
Claimant’s “Second Claim” Did Not Entitle Him to Section 28(a) Attorney’s Fees
After the claimant suffered an ankle injury on October 7, 2004, the employer began paying temporary total disability (“TTD”) benefits immediately, until June 13, 2005. ... More
Does the Director Have a New Interpretation of Section 28(b)? Or Just a New Litigating Position?
A recent Court of Appeals filing from the Director of the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs raises questions about whether the Director has a... More