What's Hot in Workers' Comp - DE FL NJ PA

Vol. 30, No. 5, May 2026

Delaware

by Linda L. Wilson, Esq.

Delaware Supreme Court Again Reverses Judge, Litigants Still Pay

Florida

by Blake J. Hood, Esq.

The First District Court of Appeal Adopts (Again) New Methodology for Analyzing Statute of Limitations

Estes v. Palm Beach Cnty. Sch. Dist., No. 1D2025-0079, 2026 (Fla. 1st DCA Mar. 23, 2026)

New Jersey

by Kiara K. Hartwell, Esq.

Appellate Division Affirmed Dismissal but Remanded for Dismissal Without Prejudice and Sanctions for AI-Generated Case Law

Amtrust N. Am., etc. v. Liberty Mutual Ins. Co., No. A-2587-24 (March 27, 2026)

Pennsylvania

by Francis X. Wickersham, Esq.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Limits 120‑Day Notice Requirement for Owner-Employees

Erie Insurance Property and Casualty Company v. David Heater( WCAB); No. 103 MAP 2024; decided March 26, 2026; by Chief Justice Todd.

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

It has become increasingly apparent that there is a cross-over between workers’ compensation and unemployment cases. While the two areas of law are mutually exclusive by way of collateral estoppel, it is clear the same issues are simultaneously being litigated in both forums. By using the unemployment and workers’ compensation forums to bolster defenses in both claims, we achieve successful results for our clients. Our unemployment practice is full service, with our attorneys handling claims at all levels of the courts. We welcome the opportunity to work with you in defending your unemployment compensation matters.

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Delaware

Linda L. Wilson, Esq. | (302) 552-4327 | llwilson@mdwcg.com

Florida

Heather Byrer Carbone, Esq. | (904) 358-4225 | hbcarbone@mdwcg.com

New Jersey

Robert J. Fitzgerald, Esq. | (856) 414-6009 | rjfitzgerald@mdwcg.com

Pennsylvania

Anthony Natale III, Esq. | (215) 575-2745 | apnatale@mdwcg.com

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