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High Court rules on medical panel's scope and obligations

In a decision described by the High Court as ironic, a Victorian worker's claim that a WorkCover medical panel failed to give adequate reasons for its assessment of his degenerative condition has been rejected.

Cables in stable condition, safety inspection unnecessary

A Victorian employer, which neglected to inspect cables before an electrical contractor was injured while working on them, is not required to cover WorkCover's payments to the contractor, the Supreme Court has ruled.

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2:17PM

Murderous fantasies were work-related, could be compensable

A WorkCover medical panel fell into error when it found a worker's fantasies about murdering colleagues were symptoms of a pre-existing personality disorder, and not work-related, the Victorian Supreme Court has ruled in quashing the panel's assessment.

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12:41PM

Workers concealed incident to protect safety bonus

The colleagues of a Victorian worker who was struck in the head - in a prank gone wrong - sought to conceal the incident to protect their safety bonuses, a judge has found in granting the worker leave to sue his employer for damages.

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1:56PM

Another medical panel decision quashed by Supreme Court

The Victorian Supreme Court has quashed another WorkCover medical panel decision, after it found the panel relied on just one of numerous medical reports on an injured worker in determining he was fit for work.

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11:37AM

Medical panel's flawed process "beyond belief": Supreme Court

In a scathing judgment of the WorkCover medical panel process, the Victorian Supreme Court has found a workers' compensation dispute could have been easily resolved if the medical examination of a worker was tape recorded.

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"Mistreated" worker denied compensation after rejecting RTW plan

An injured Victorian worker who refused to return to work, because he believed he was mistreated by his employer, has had his workers' comp reinstatement claim rejected in the Magistrates Court.

Employer that put off anti-bullying plan handed $600k damages bill

A Victorian employer that failed to act on its plan to introduce an anti-bullying policy - after a worker complained her manager harassed her - has been ordered to pay the worker nearly $600,000 in damages.

Law firm negligent in advising injured worker to settle claim

A law firm that advised an injured nurse against suing her employer for loss of earnings - after she was told to "duck" when dealing with a violent patient, and subsequently kicked in the neck - has been ordered to pay her $372,000 in damages.

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