Claimant with head injury entitled to interim benefits… Sandler. [Read more…]
MHP retirement, “alternative” to SS
MHP retirement not an “alternative” to SS retirement in this case, PTD improperly terminated… Sandler. [Read more…]
Subpoena duces tecum, improper service
Petitioner challenging former attorney’s fee lien had no obligation to produce documents at deposition because he was not personally served by a non-party, contempt/ sanctions denied… Sandler. [Read more…]
Employer/contractor dispute filing time
2-year statute — not 90 days for appeal of UEF denial — applicable to dispute whether claimant was employee or independent contractor… UEF dismissed as not proper or necessary party…Sandler. [Read more…]
Expert disclosure, aggravation
MSF disclosed relevant facts of expert testimony, no surprise or unfair advantage, motion to compel disclosure or limit testimony as to MMI denied… Petitioner established through formal appointments and informal [Read more…]
Course & scope, “on-call,” “remote worksite”
Employee claiming non-credibly to be “on-call” when injured in camper explosion not in course & scope under Courser or “remote worksite” rule, injury not compensable… Shea. [Read more…]
Inadvertently disclosed reserve information
Inadvertently disclosed reserve information is protected work-product, not relevant to alleged unreasonableness of [Read more…]
Causation
Petitioner failed to prove injury result of job accident, evidence of probation violation or invocation of Fifth excluded as irrelevant, [Read more…]
MMI neurological fact issues
Fact issues as to MMI in light of neurological dysfunction and neurobehavioral status preclude summary judgment on [Read more…]
IME, current, change of condition
Insurer entitled to current IME where condition has changed… Claimant relies on Rule 35, insurer on 605… Shea.