- Contractor not liable for death of painter who fell off flat roof
An Ohio appellate court judge has found that a painting contractor is not liable for the 2011 death of a worker even though the company was cited for safety violations in relation to the worker’s fatal fall.
- Missouri House bill seeks prescription drug monitoring
The Missouri House of Representatives has passed a bill to enact a statewide prescription drug monitoring program.
- Opioid painkillers emerging as safety threat for elderly
The use of opioid painkillers is a burgeoning safety issue confronting elderly adults, a National Safety Council study finds.
- Most wanted transportation safety improvements
The National Transportation Safety Board released in January its list of “most wanted” safety improvements in 2015. Find out what ranked on its wish list in this photo gallery.
- Catamaran acquiring rival pharmacy benefit manager
Pharmacy benefit manager Catamaran Corp. on Thursday said it has agreed to acquire competitor Healthcare Solutions Inc. for $405 million in cash.
- Injured worker not entitled to mileage reimbursement for treatment
An Arizona worker who failed to prove he had “no choice but to travel” to receive medical treatment is not entitled to a mileage reimbursement, an Arizona appellate court ruled Tuesday.
- Broadspire a bright spot in Crawford & Co. financial results
Crawford & Co. President and CEO Jeffrey T. Bowman expects Broadspire Services Inc. to grow its revenue and profitability this year as the third-party administrator works to gain ground among competitors.
- Murdered prison guard’s family backs exclusive remedy reforms
The family of a Nebraska detention center guard who was killed by an inmate is speaking out in support of a bill that would waive exclusive remedy in the case of “willful negligence” by an employer.