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Latest COA Decisions on Workers’ Compensation

November 15th, 2010
The North Carolina Court of Appeals published two decisions on workers’ compensation this month. The first case, Kingston v. Lyon Construction, concerns workers’ compensation liens and third-party recoveries. The plaintiff was exposed to… Read More
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Categories: Judicial Decisions
Tags: Asbestos, Case Commentary, Disability Benefits, Industrial Commission, Liens, NC Court of Appeals, Personal Injuries, Suitable Employment, Third-party Suits, Workers' Compensation

Today's Workers' Compensation Decisions by the North Carolina Court of Appeals

October 20th, 2009
Alston v. Federal Express is another decision on workers’ compensation liens, and how they are handled by superior courts under N.C.G.S. 97-10.2(j). In a 10.2(j) action, “the judge shall determine, in his discretion, the amount, if any, of th… Read More
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Categories: Judicial Decisions
Tags: Case Commentary, Industrial Commission, Liens, NC Court of Appeals, Workers' Compensation

Today's Workers' Compensation Opinion by the NC Court of Appeals

July 7th, 2009
Leggett v. AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.: A workers’ compensation case can involve a separate personal injury case against a third party (not the employer) if the third party was responsible for the employee’s injury. When such personal… Read More
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Tags: Case Commentary, Liens, NC Court of Appeals, Personal Injuries, Workers' Compensation