Interim TTD award for low back condition sequelae of leg injury supported by prima facie case with conflicting medical opinions… Sandler. [Read more…]
Lockhart lien for getting terminated medical reopened
Lockhart lien perfected by sufficient work (far more than merely “initiating a process”) in obtaining 2 years of additional medical after termination under 60-month rule despite conflict in DLI Retainer Agreement and fee rule. . . no penalty/fees as this is issue of 1st impression. . . Sandler. [Read more…]
Average weekly wage, “idleness,”
Time for calculating average weekly wage of full-time carpenter should not include 4 months of “idleness” while off work due to previous injury in the prior 1-year period, more appropriate to use the previous 9 months and include other periods of idleness… Shea. [Read more…]
Discovery, attendance by corporate execs
DISCOVERY: Fees/expenses to be awarded if parties unable to resolve dispute before hearing… corporate officers ordered to appear at hearing on motion to compel to observe whether motion is reasonable… Molloy. [Read more…]