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Workers Comp & MMJ Case Updates NJ and PA

Workers Comp & MMJ Case Updates NJ and PA

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the Hager decision yesterday and ruled that NJ Workers’ Compensation carriers can be compelled to reimburse injured workers using MMJ to treat their work injuries.

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Two Recent WCJ Decisions Deny Requests for MMJ Reimbursement in Pennsylvania. Both Have Been Appealed to the WCAB

Two Recent WCJ Decisions Deny Requests for MMJ Reimbursement in Pennsylvania. Both Have Been Appealed to the WCAB

It is disappointing to report that a Western PA WCJ recently denied my client's request for MMJ reimbursement. My client, Ronette Schepis, was injured in 1992 and underwent multiple surgeries on her left knee.

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Breaking News-Decision Issued Yesterday: NJ Superior Court Directs Workers' Compensation Carrier to Reimburse Injured Worker for Treatment with Medical Marijuana

Breaking News-Decision Issued Yesterday: NJ Superior Court Directs Workers' Compensation Carrier to Reimburse Injured Worker for Treatment with Medical Marijuana

Vincent Hager v. M & K Construction (Division of Workers' Compensation), DocketA-0102-18T3 (Superior Court of New Jersey, January 13, 2020).

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Medical Marijuana and Workers' Compensation Updates: Special Employment Law Edition

Medical Marijuana and Workers' Compensation Updates: Special Employment Law Edition

Two cases in Pennsylvania will test the limits of our Medical Marijuana Law's anti-discrimination provision. The provision states that employers may not refuse to hire an employee or discharge an employee because of their status as a registered medical marijuana patient.

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Update on Medical Marijuana Reimbursement in Pennsylvania

Update on Medical Marijuana Reimbursement in Pennsylvania

I have settled another case where money was allotted to reimburse an injured worker for out-of-pocket costs for treatment with MMJ.

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A Good News Newsletter! Lots of Positive Developments for Injured Workers Using Medical Marijuana!

A Good News Newsletter! Lots of Positive Developments for Injured Workers Using Medical Marijuana!

I am pleased to report that my Lancaster County MMJ reimbursement test case has settled. The carrier agreed to pay my client a significant (five-digit) lump sum based upon the anticipated monthly cost of medical marijuana purchases for the remainder of his life.

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