What's Hot in Workers' Comp DE FL NJ PA Vol. 29 No. 7 July 2025

Vol. 29, No. 7, July 2025

Delaware

Industrial Accident Board Denies EMT’s Motion to Amend Injury Date, Citing Statute of Limitations and Inexcusable Neglect

Holveck v. Christiana Fire Company, IAB No. 1538596, June 9, 2025. Read more.

Florida

by Blake J. Hood, Esq.

Fifth District Court of Appeal Clarifies Civil Suit Bar: Workers Must First Seek Comp Benefits Before Suing Employers

Steak ‘N Shake, Inc. v. Amber Nicole Spears, Fla. 5th DCA, No. 5D2024-0148, June 13, 2025. Read more.

New Jersey

by Kiara K. Hartwell, Esq.

Appellate Division Affirms Joint Employment and Special Mission Rulings in Police Officer’s Workers’ Compensation Case Against City and Contractor

Vola v. City of Northfield and Vola v. Asplundh Tree Expert, No. A-1627-23, May 14, 2025. Read more.

Appellate Division Affirms Dismissal of Coverage Claims, Citing Intentional Injury Exclusion and Supreme Court’s Rodriguez Decision

Bunting v. Emil A. Schroth, Inc., et al., No. A-1972-23, May 16, 2025. Read more.

Pennsylvania

by Francis X. Wickersham, Esq.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Specific Loss Benefits Survive Claimant’s Work-Related Death, Even Where Claimant’s Death Is Related to the Work Injury

Kristina Steets v. Celebration Fireworks, Inc. (WCAB); No. 3 MAP 2024; May 30, 2025. Read more.

Commonwealth Court Affirms Dismissal of Fire Police Volunteer’s Cancer Claim as Time-Barred Under Section 315

James Gilbert v. South Whitehall Township (WCAB); No. 650 C.D. 2024; filed June 12, 2025. Read more.

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 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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Michele R. Punturi, Esq.

Director, Workers' Compensation Department

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Philadelphia, PA 19103

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