Contra Costa California Library Workers are impacted by liability concerns. It is reported that “[a] California library is shutting down because rampant criminal activity has threatened patrons and employees.” The decision to close the Antioch Community Library branch on Saturday was made after “repeated dangerous incidents,” NBC This article will discuss how liability impacts employer’s ..read more

A 74 year-old Substitute Teacher was beaten by a 280 pound student.  Dailymail,com. As a result of the assault, the High School Teacher sustained severe facial injuries.  The news reporting did not indicate as to whether there were additional injuries. This article will discuss the issues that present under this fact pattern within the context ..read more

A problematic workplace has plagued an Australian McDonalds.  Alleged rat infestation created workplace disharmony along with “… falling ceiling tiles, exposed wiring, and broken air conditioners that are subjecting workers to unnecessary risks.” News.com.au This article will discuss how whether these  workplace problems necessarily translate into workers’ compensation claim for work injury. Do These McDonalds ..read more

Long Beach High School Basketball Coaches are reportedly getting  harassed on the job. It has been reported reported that a second coach recently resigned. With the last resignation, the Coach indicated that they received text messages from the parents. “It was eating me alive—the text messages I received, the messages going back and forth on ..read more

A Mexican Restaurant- Taco John’s-was on the verge of being renamed Taco Hell.  Reportedly, an infestation of unruly teenagers was turning a paradise of guacamole and  fajitas into purgatory. According to the Nypost.com, there were multiple events which involved activities such as middle school students stealing soda and condiments.  The teens were accused of leaving ..read more

Mileage Rate for Medical and Medical-Legal Travel Expenses Increases Effective January 1, 2024 The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is announcing the increase of the mileage rate for medical and medical-legal travel expenses by 1.5 cents to 67.0 cents per mile effective January 1, 2024. This rate must be paid for travel on or after ..read more

As reported on kansascity.com, a 21-year-old Store Clerk was fatally shot by a Customer.  The murder of the clerk was the result of a currency dispute;  the Customer tried to make a cigar purchase with money that was in bad shape.  The Clerk refused the payment.  According to the account, “the Customer pulled out a ..read more

According to a Foxnews.com report, a High School Basketball Coach was assaulted in a parking lot and sustained injury to his head, neck, face and arms.   The conflict apparently was as a result of the Coach benching a player.  After the game, it is alleged that the player, along with his brother, committed the violent ..read more

Super Bowl Winning Quarterback Drew Brees recently recently discussed his long-standing right shoulder problems. In 2005, while playing for the San Diego Chargers, he dislocated his shoulder. Now-in 2023- he can no longer throw with his right hand.  Brees was told that the dislocated shoulder placed him on him on the “fast track to a ..read more

The Workers’ Compensation System is not without controversy or flaws. A Florida Instructor’s highly publicized work injury illustrates a benefit payment kerfuffle. The way the workers’ compensation works has made a, Teacher/Paraeducator struggle posti injury to make ends meet. She had been criminally assaulted by a student and, as a result, suffered severe injuries. This ..read more