Claim Type
Workers’ Compensation Cases
606 employment law court rulings from public federal records (1990–2026)
606
Total Rulings
25%
Plaintiff Win Rate
$57,445
Avg Damages (13 cases)
DC
Top Court
About Workers’ Compensation Claims
Workers' compensation claims arise in the context of employment law when employers retaliate against employees for filing workers' compensation claims or when disputes arise about coverage and benefits. Most states prohibit termination or other adverse actions against employees who exercise their workers' compensation rights.
Case Outcomes
Defendant Win
319 (53%)
Plaintiff Win
149 (25%)
Remanded
78 (13%)
Mixed Result
56 (9%)
Dismissed
4 (1%)
Top Employers in Workers’ Compensation Cases
Employers most frequently appearing in workers’ compensation rulings.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
13 workers’ compensation rulings
Georgetown University
5 workers’ compensation rulings
District of Columbia Public Schools
4 workers’ compensation rulings
Industrial Commission of Ohio
4 workers’ compensation rulings
Washington Hospital Center
4 workers’ compensation rulings
Court Rulings (606)
Natl Mines Corp v. Dir OWCP, US Dept Labor
3rd CircuitFeb 11, 2014
Defendant Win
ELIZABETH DOWNING, Employee-Respondent v. McDONALD'S SIRLOIN STOCKADE, Employer-Appellant.
Mo. Ct. App.Jan 17, 2014Missouri
Plaintiff Win$43,399.23 awarded
Island Operating Co. v. Director, Office of Worker's Compensation Programs, U.S. Department of Labor
5th CircuitDec 20, 2013
Remanded
Claim of Jones v. Uninsured Employers' Fund
N.Y. App. Div.Dec 12, 2013
Defendant Win
David Young v. District of Columbia Department of Employment Services and Institute for Public-Private Partnership
DCNov 7, 2013
Plaintiff Win
Department of Labor & Industries v. Donald M. Slaugh
Wash. Ct. App.Oct 31, 2013
Defendant Win
Kimble
Ark. Ct. App.Oct 23, 2013Arkansas
Defendant Win
Scott Crane v. Department & Labor Of Industries
Wash. Ct. App.Oct 7, 2013
Plaintiff Win
A&B Mechanical v. Labor Commission
Utah Ct. App.Sep 19, 2013
Defendant Win
Jex
UTAHJul 9, 2013
Defendant Win
Murray
UTAHJun 28, 2013Utah
Defendant Win
Hull
Or. Ct. App.May 22, 2013Oregon
Defendant Win
Stanford
KYMar 21, 2013
Remanded
Simendinger
Del.Mar 19, 2013Delaware
Defendant Win
Migliaccio
Utah Ct. App.Feb 28, 2013Utah
Defendant Win
Potter
Wash. Ct. App.Dec 10, 2012
Defendant Win
Waste Management & Indemnity Insurance of North America v. Labor Commission
Utah Ct. App.Dec 6, 2012Utah
Defendant Win
Certified Building Maintenance v. Labor Commission, Appeals Board of the Labor Commission
Utah Ct. App.Aug 23, 2012Utah
Defendant Win
Boroski
U.S. Supreme CourtMay 21, 2012
Defendant Win
Barron
Utah Ct. App.Mar 22, 2012Utah
Remanded
Barron
Utah Ct. App.Mar 22, 2012
Remanded
Ramirez
Utah Ct. App.Feb 24, 2012
Defendant Win
Flemal
Utah Ct. App.Feb 16, 2012
Defendant Win
Wood
Utah Ct. App.Jan 26, 2012
Defendant Win
Peterson Hunting v. Labor Commission
Utah Ct. App.Jan 20, 2012
Defendant Win
Muhammad
DCJan 5, 2012
Plaintiff Win
Blair
Utah Ct. App.Jul 29, 2011
Mixed Result
Columbia HCA v. Labor Commission
Utah Ct. App.Jun 30, 2011
Remanded
Carradine
Utah Ct. App.Jun 30, 2011Utah
Defendant Win
Rock Tenn Co. v. Labor & Industry Review Commission
WISCTAPPMay 25, 2011Wisconsin
Defendant Win
Stampin' Up, Inc. v. Labor Commission
Utah Ct. App.May 12, 2011
Defendant Win
Steven Rutherford v. Employment Standard Admin, et
5th CircuitMay 3, 2011Louisiana
Defendant Win
Peter L. Long v. Sherman & Sherman Properties and Uninsured Employer's Fund
VACTAPPApr 12, 2011
Mixed Result
Hopkins
MONTMar 22, 2011
Plaintiff Win
Smith's Food & Drug, Inc. v. Labor Commission
Utah Ct. App.Mar 10, 2011
Defendant Win
Dutcher
NMCTAPPMar 10, 2011
Dismissed
Lydia C. Hayes v. Perrel Managment Company, Inc. and AMCOMP Employers Preferred Insurance Co.
VACTAPPMar 8, 2011
Mixed Result
Zurich
Md. Ct. Spec. App.Feb 3, 2011Maryland
Defendant Win
Zurich American Insurance Company v. Uninsured Employers'fund
Md. Ct. Spec. App.Nov 3, 2010
Defendant Win
Mecham
Utah Ct. App.Oct 15, 2010
Defendant Win
LaBeree
WISCTAPPOct 5, 2010
Plaintiff Win
Tobin
Wash.Aug 12, 2010
Plaintiff Win
Lincoln Hockey, LLC v. District of Columbia Department of Employment Services
DCJul 8, 2010
Defendant Win
Ikaika Builders, Inc. v. Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board
Haw.Jul 2, 2010Hawaii
Defendant Win
Ramey
DCJul 1, 2010
Defendant Win
Wmata
DCApr 15, 2010
Mixed Result
Children's National Medical Center v. District of Columbia Department of Employment Services
DCApr 8, 2010
Defendant Win
Service Employees International, Inc. v. Director, Office of Workers Compensation Program
2nd CircuitFeb 18, 2010
Defendant Win
Tradearbed Inc. v. Western Bulk Carriers K/S
5th CircuitJan 26, 2010New Jersey
Plaintiff Win
Ardoin v. Firestone Polymers, LLC
La. Ct. App.Dec 30, 2009Louisiana
Mixed Result
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