Incorrect job history makes termination of WC benefits arbitrary
Article Abstract:
The implications of judgment given by the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Creech v. Unum Life Insurance Co. of North America are discussed. The court found that the insurance company erred in cutting off the worker's benefit because of incorrect classification of the employee's prior job experience.
Publication Name: CTD News Workplace Solutions for Repetitive Stress Injuries
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 1062-6743
Year: 2006
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Lack of causation sinks new worker's benefits claim
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The implications from Meyer v. IBP, Inc., shows that the employee should produce evidence to prove that the carpal and cubital tunnel syndromes developed by the employee are due to the job tasks, in order to get the compensation benefits from the company.
Publication Name: CTD News Workplace Solutions for Repetitive Stress Injuries
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 1062-6743
Year: 2005
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Commission finds employer more credible in denying WC benefits
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The rulings of Missouri Court of Appeals on workers' compensation, in Gibson-Knox v. Classic Print, are presented.
Publication Name: CTD News Workplace Solutions for Repetitive Stress Injuries
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 1062-6743
Year: 2006
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