Legislative / Case Law
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The Fumble of California SB 795: Where Sport and Jurisdictional Liability Intersect
by S. Parker California has long been known for its expansive workers’ compensation system, particularly when it comes to cumulative trauma claims. In early 2026, lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 795...
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Medicare Secondary Payer and False Claims Act Allegations Dismissed
by P. Czuprynski In the unpublished decision of Stillwell v. State Farm Fire & Cas. Co.[1], the U.S. District Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, determined that a liability insurance carrier...
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Recent Decision in FL Court of Appeal: Dispensing Practitioners Do Not Meet Definition of Pharmacist
by M. Heberling Today we are highlighting an interesting case law development in the State of Florida First District Court of Appeal, which could potentially affect workers’ compensation claims and...
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Good-Faith Dispute Over Workers’ Compensation Coverage Defeats Double Damages Suit by Medicare Advantage Plan
by P. Czuprynski In Bronson Healthcare Group, Inc. v. Conifer Insurance Company, 2026 Mich App Lexis 924, 2026 WL 271561 (decided 2/2/2026), a Medicare Advantage Plan (MAP) was seeking double...
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Checking in on the RAMP Act: Where Things Currently Stand
By M. Heberling In a recent blog, we reviewed litigation activities by MSP Recovery in Florida’s Third District Court. While it has been difficult to prevail and recover on behalf...
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Medicare Advantage Plan’s Conditional Payments Limited by New York Laws
by P. Czuprynski In Claims v. Merchs. Mut. Ins. Co.[1], the Court partially denied Medicare Advantage Plan’s suit over conditional payment reimbursements and highlights a possible defense for carrier/self-insureds to...
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FL Court of Appeal Reverses Class Certification by MSP Recovery for a Third Time
by M. Heberling We have previously written about the challenges MSP Recovery and their subsidiaries have experienced when trying to effectively navigate state procedural requirements and properly establish a claim...
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Settlement Enforced Despite Dispute on Medicare and Medical Lien Terms
by P. Czuprynski In Smith v. Wal-Mart Stores E., LP.[1], a claimant filed a complaint alleging that Wal-Mart and Vestis Services was negligent, resulting in a slip and fall. The...
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A Cautionary Tale: Cabezas v. Penske Truck Leasing Co.
by B. Smith When it comes to disputes regarding the resolution of conditional liens as part of settlement, the courts will usually defer to settlement terms as their guide. This...