Vol. 28, No. 11, November 2024

Delaware Developments

by Benjamin K. Durstein, Esq.


Petition for compensability of post-concussion syndrome treatment granted. Petition to terminate total disability benefits, alleging ability to return to work w/restrictions and forfeited right to benefits for refusing reasonable medical treatment, denied.

Makowski v. Lisa Broadbent Insurance Co., IAB No. 1349307 (Oct. 10, 2024)

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Florida Developments

by Linda Wagner Farrell, Esq.


Once again, sufficient compliance with the drug-free workplace policy rules by employers and medical review officers is not enough.

Louis Gonzalez Chanza v. Orlando World Center Marriott and Marriott International, Inc. and Self-Insured, OJCC# 22-013883, Final Order Decision Date: 05-02-2023, Fla 1st DCA PCA Date: Oct. 9, 2024

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New Jersey Developments

by Kiara K. Hartwell, Esq.


New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Legislation Update

At this time, there are various pending New Jersey workers’ compensation legislation. Below are some of the more notable ones in the 2024-25 session.

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Pennsylvania Developments

by Francis X. Wickersham, Esq.


Act 121 and Act 126 Signed into Law by Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro

On October 30, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law two significant Pennsylvania workers’ compensation bills that were recently passed by the State Legislature.

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MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

There has been a wave of medical marijuana legalization throughout the country in recent years. It is now legal in more than 38 states, including ones where we defend clients in workers’ compensation matters: Delaware, Florida, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Our attorneys are knowledgeable about the medical marijuana laws in these specific states and can provide sound advice on the many issues that arise in the workers’ compensation context. Some of these issues include insurance coverage, payment, the reasonableness and necessity of medical cannabis treatment for work injuries, work injuries that qualify as conditions treatable with medical cannabis, and workplace safety concerns. We are also committed to tracking important trends in medical marijuana law nationally to keep our clients well informed of significant developments and the impact they may have on the practice of workers’ compensation.

 

For more information, please contact:


Delaware:

Keri L. Morris-Johnston

302.552.4372

klmorris@mdwcg.com


Florida:

Linda Wagner Farrell, Esquire

904.358.4224

lwfarrell@mdwcg.com

 

New Jersey:

Kristy Olivo Salvitti, Esquire

856.414.6405

kosalvitti@mdwcg.com

 

New York:

Rachel A. Ramsay-Lowe, Esquire

973.618.4161

ralowe@mdwcg.com

 

Pennsylvania:

Francis X. Wickersham, Esquire

610.354.8263

fxwickersham@mdwcg.com

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Should you have additional inquiries, please contact:

Michele R. Punturi, Esq.

Director, Workers' Compensation Department

 

2000 Market Street, Suite 2300

Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

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