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Comments: Fourth And Long: How The Well-Established System Of Workers' Compensation Poses A Substantial Threat To The Financial Stability Of The Nfl, Thomas J. Mcqueeney Jan 2014

Comments: Fourth And Long: How The Well-Established System Of Workers' Compensation Poses A Substantial Threat To The Financial Stability Of The Nfl, Thomas J. Mcqueeney

University of Baltimore Law Review

No abstract provided.


Defense Base Act Insurance: Allocating Wartime Contracting Risks Between Government And Private Industry, Hugh Barrett Mcclean Apr 2012

Defense Base Act Insurance: Allocating Wartime Contracting Risks Between Government And Private Industry, Hugh Barrett Mcclean

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More than ever before, the Department of Defense is relying on contactors to support our men and women in uniform. However, the cost of supporting these contractors has been paid not only with congressional funds but with an unprecedented number of contractor casualties. Sadly, while contractors are dying in record numbers in Iraq and Afghanistan, Congress has been preoccupied with paying less for the statutorily mandated workers’ compensation insurance that is intended to protect these workers. With the advent of Kevlar vests and armored-plated Humvees, contractors are returning home, but often with scars of war both visible and invisible. Rather …


Employer Liability For Supervisors' Intentional Torts: The Uncertain Scope Of The "Alter Ego" Exception, Michael Hayes, Quinn Broverman Mar 1998

Employer Liability For Supervisors' Intentional Torts: The Uncertain Scope Of The "Alter Ego" Exception, Michael Hayes, Quinn Broverman

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When Illinois employees are the victims of intentional torts by supervisors, can they bring common law tort suits against their employers for these injuries, or are they limited to bringing a claim under the workers' compensation system? This question, which arises with unfortunate reguIarity, lacks a clear answer because both state and federal courts in Illinois are divided over the scope of the "alter ego" exception to the exclusivity of workers' compensation as the remedy for intentionally inflicted workplace injuries.

The Illinois Workers' Compensation Act ("IWCA") contains exclusivity provisions that mandate that workers' compensation is the sole remedy available to …


Evolution In Workers' Compensation Rehabilitation: A Comparative Study Of Professional Attitudes, Chuck Smolkin, Griscelda Massie, Tish Smith, Carole Stolte, Karen Van Dyk Jan 1995

Evolution In Workers' Compensation Rehabilitation: A Comparative Study Of Professional Attitudes, Chuck Smolkin, Griscelda Massie, Tish Smith, Carole Stolte, Karen Van Dyk

University of Baltimore Law Forum

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Commentary: Does The Workers' Compensation System Of Maryland Favor The Injured Worker?: No, Ronald J. Levasseur Jan 1995

Commentary: Does The Workers' Compensation System Of Maryland Favor The Injured Worker?: No, Ronald J. Levasseur

University of Baltimore Law Forum

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Commentary: Does The Workers' Compensation System Of Maryland Favor The Injured Worker?: Yes, William R. Levasseur Jan 1995

Commentary: Does The Workers' Compensation System Of Maryland Favor The Injured Worker?: Yes, William R. Levasseur

University of Baltimore Law Forum

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Survey Of Recent Decisions In The Law Of Workers' Compensation Jan 1995

Survey Of Recent Decisions In The Law Of Workers' Compensation

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.


University Of Baltimore Law Forum Volume 25 Number 3 (Spring 1995) Front Matter Jan 1995

University Of Baltimore Law Forum Volume 25 Number 3 (Spring 1995) Front Matter

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.


Stress Claims Under The Workers' Compensation Act Of Maryland, Lauren A. Sfekas Jan 1995

Stress Claims Under The Workers' Compensation Act Of Maryland, Lauren A. Sfekas

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.


Update On Occupational Stress Disorders, Daniel J. Freedenburg M.D. Jan 1995

Update On Occupational Stress Disorders, Daniel J. Freedenburg M.D.

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.


Renegotiating The Bargain: An Analysis And Evaluation Of Alternatives For Revising The Exclusive Remedy Provision In Maryland's Workers' Compensation Act, Andrea Giampetro-Meyer, Ann M. Balcerzak Jan 1991

Renegotiating The Bargain: An Analysis And Evaluation Of Alternatives For Revising The Exclusive Remedy Provision In Maryland's Workers' Compensation Act, Andrea Giampetro-Meyer, Ann M. Balcerzak

University of Baltimore Law Review

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Limitations On Workers Bringing Third Party Actions Under Section 58 Of The Workers' Compensation Act, Matthew I. Lynn Jan 1987

Limitations On Workers Bringing Third Party Actions Under Section 58 Of The Workers' Compensation Act, Matthew I. Lynn

University of Baltimore Law Forum

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Recent Developments: The May Dep't Stores Company V. Harryman: "Business Premises" Under Workmen's Compensation Extended, Margaret E. Swain Jan 1987

Recent Developments: The May Dep't Stores Company V. Harryman: "Business Premises" Under Workmen's Compensation Extended, Margaret E. Swain

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.


Recent Developments: Mcdaniels V. District Of Columbia Dep't Of Employment Servs.: The D.C. Court Of Appeals Holds That Workers' Compensation Claimants Are Entitled To The Lesser Of 66%% Of Average Weekly Wages Or 80% Of Spendable Earnings, Avery B. Berdit Jan 1987

Recent Developments: Mcdaniels V. District Of Columbia Dep't Of Employment Servs.: The D.C. Court Of Appeals Holds That Workers' Compensation Claimants Are Entitled To The Lesser Of 66%% Of Average Weekly Wages Or 80% Of Spendable Earnings, Avery B. Berdit

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.


Maryland's Workers' Compensation System Out Of Control, Martha S. Klima Jan 1987

Maryland's Workers' Compensation System Out Of Control, Martha S. Klima

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.


Recent Developments: Staley V. Board Of Education Of Washington County: Attorney's Fees Allowed Even Though Amount Paid In Workers' Compensation Claim Exceeded Total Sum Due Under A Modified Award, Christopher Hale Jan 1987

Recent Developments: Staley V. Board Of Education Of Washington County: Attorney's Fees Allowed Even Though Amount Paid In Workers' Compensation Claim Exceeded Total Sum Due Under A Modified Award, Christopher Hale

University of Baltimore Law Forum

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Recent Developments: Dade County School Board V. Polite: Florida Accepts The Premises Exception To The Going And Coming Rule For Workers' Compensation Benefits, Robert Lorenzo Kline Iii Jan 1987

Recent Developments: Dade County School Board V. Polite: Florida Accepts The Premises Exception To The Going And Coming Rule For Workers' Compensation Benefits, Robert Lorenzo Kline Iii

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.


American Workers' Compensation - After The Crossroads, Donald T. Decarlo Jan 1987

American Workers' Compensation - After The Crossroads, Donald T. Decarlo

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.


Recent Developments: Montgomery County V. Lake: Employer Not Allowed To Offset Overpayment Of Workers' Compensation Benefits, J. Russell Fentress Iv Jan 1987

Recent Developments: Montgomery County V. Lake: Employer Not Allowed To Offset Overpayment Of Workers' Compensation Benefits, J. Russell Fentress Iv

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.


Recent Developments: Crawley V. General Motors: Dispensing With Disability In Occupational Deafness Claims, Randolph C. Baker Jan 1987

Recent Developments: Crawley V. General Motors: Dispensing With Disability In Occupational Deafness Claims, Randolph C. Baker

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.


Recent Developments: Hughes V. Workmen's Compensation Appeals Board: Payment Of Workers' Compensation Benefits Under Concurrent Employment, Pablo Emilio Lense Jan 1987

Recent Developments: Hughes V. Workmen's Compensation Appeals Board: Payment Of Workers' Compensation Benefits Under Concurrent Employment, Pablo Emilio Lense

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.


Workers' Compensation Rehabilitation In Maryland: An Attitude Survey, Charles Smolkin, Karen Van Dyk, Ron Honberg, James Fitzpatrick, Calvin Brown, Lee Mintz, Joyce Bankoski Jan 1987

Workers' Compensation Rehabilitation In Maryland: An Attitude Survey, Charles Smolkin, Karen Van Dyk, Ron Honberg, James Fitzpatrick, Calvin Brown, Lee Mintz, Joyce Bankoski

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.


Exclusive Remedy Under Workers' Compensation: An Update On Exceptions To The General Rule, Stephen A. Markey Ill Jan 1987

Exclusive Remedy Under Workers' Compensation: An Update On Exceptions To The General Rule, Stephen A. Markey Ill

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.


Recent Developments: Anderson V. Bimblich: Recovery Of Worker's Compensation Benefits Precludes Recovery In Tort Action, Kenneth S. Savell Jan 1987

Recent Developments: Anderson V. Bimblich: Recovery Of Worker's Compensation Benefits Precludes Recovery In Tort Action, Kenneth S. Savell

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.


Stress In The Work Place, Daniel J. Freedenburg M.D. Jan 1987

Stress In The Work Place, Daniel J. Freedenburg M.D.

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.


Casenotes: Workmen's Compensation — Permanent Partial Disability — Evidence Of Actual Wages Admissible As A Factor To Be Considered In Determining Claimant's Loss Of Earning Capacity. Hall V. Willard Sand & Gravel Co., 60 Md. App. 260, 482 A.2d 159 (1984), Ralph E. Wilson Iii Jan 1986

Casenotes: Workmen's Compensation — Permanent Partial Disability — Evidence Of Actual Wages Admissible As A Factor To Be Considered In Determining Claimant's Loss Of Earning Capacity. Hall V. Willard Sand & Gravel Co., 60 Md. App. 260, 482 A.2d 159 (1984), Ralph E. Wilson Iii

University of Baltimore Law Review

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Casenotes: Workers' Compensation Law — Coemployee Liability — Injured Employees May Not Recover Damages From Supervisors Or Corporate Officers Absent The Breach Of A Personal Duty Of Care. Athas V. Hill, 300 Md. 133, 476 A.2d 710 (1984), Michael L. Jennings Jan 1985

Casenotes: Workers' Compensation Law — Coemployee Liability — Injured Employees May Not Recover Damages From Supervisors Or Corporate Officers Absent The Breach Of A Personal Duty Of Care. Athas V. Hill, 300 Md. 133, 476 A.2d 710 (1984), Michael L. Jennings

University of Baltimore Law Review

No abstract provided.