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Supreme Court Finds Non-Waivable Duty on the Part of Insurance Brokers to Provide Notice of Available Coverage for LLC Members

By on January 10, 2023 in Court Rulings, NJ Workers' Comp with 0 Comments

When coverage is denied under a workers’ compensation policy for an LLC, one can be almost certain that a finger will be pointed, rightly or wrongly, at the insurance broker.  The more severe the injury, the more likely the potential for a civil suit.  This was the situation in Holm v. Purdy, New Jersey Supreme […]

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Coverage During Drives to Job Sites Under New Jersey Law

By on March 9, 2018 in Claims, NJ Workers' Comp with 0 Comments

We all know the rules for coverage in New Jersey under the “premises rule,” the rule that replaced the former going-and-coming rule.  N.J.S.A. 34:15-36 states that one is covered for workers’ compensation purposes when he or she arrives at a place of employment owned or controlled by the employer.  That is easy enough, but what […]

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New York Staffing Company’s Carrier Must Pay Workers’ Comp for Injury In New Jersey Even Though the Policy Specified Solely New York Locations

By on August 31, 2017 in Key Defenses, NJ Workers' Comp with 0 Comments
New York Staffing Company’s Carrier Must Pay Workers’ Comp for Injury In New Jersey Even Though the Policy Specified Solely New York Locations

Cases involving temporary staffing agencies and professional employer organizations often lead to unusual and complex legal issues in workers’ compensation.  The recent case of Detres v. Workforce Logistics Corp., A-4963-15T1 (App. Div. August 25, 2017) illustrates this point quite well by delving deeply into coverage and conflicts of law issues in a very high exposure […]

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