Discovery of Facebook posts compelled… Sandler. [Read more…]
Post-petition OD evaluation, jurisdiction
Post-petition OD evaluation creates doubt as to continued jurisdiction, dismissed without prejudice… Sandler. [Read more…]
Discovery, alleged ex parte, IME doctor info
Claimant compelled to provide dates of insurer’s alleged ex parte communications with doctors if known and identify witnesses who will testify on this issue, compelled to reveal specific benefits to which she believes she is entitled… protective order against IME doctor information granted in part, denied in part… Shea. [Read more…]
Ongoing medicals under prior ruling, penalty/fees
As held in prior case, Petitioner entitled to ongoing medical benefits including diagnostic tests… entitled to prescription medications even if at MMI (although probably not at MMI)… insurer liable for penalty/fees for unreasonable termination… Shea. [Read more…]
Physical limitations/vocal impairments
Job approvals inconsistent with physical limitations/ vocal impairments, Claimant entitled to PTD… termination not unreasonable in complex situation… Shea. [Read more…]
New trial/amendment/reconsideration motions
New trial/amendment/reconsideration denied in finding insurer liable for OD/fees/penalty… Shea.
Employers Ins. contends that the Court erred in holding it liable for Christian [Read more…]
OD aggravation, fees/penalty
Petitioner reached OD MMI for previous injury, permanent aggravation with new employer, unable to work, entitled to indemnity… penalty/fees against subsequent insurer for refusal to pay in dispute between insurers as to undisputed work-related condition… Shea. [Read more…]
Job slip & fall, causation
Work slip & fall after earlier MVA injuries compensable, causation established… Shea. [Read more…]
More definite statement, notice pleading
Petitioner provided sufficient information of claims to satisfy notice pleading, additional information requested by insurer best sought through discovery rather than motion for more definite statement… un-served insurer, TPA “Does,” improperly named… additional contentions in [Read more…]
Work comp, Wyo. doctor, Montana license expired
WORK COMP: Diagnosis by unauthorized Wyoming orthopedist whose Montana license expired prior to trial properly considered [Read more…]