Workers' Compensation - Hernia Claims
Sponsor: Senator KlausmeierCommittee: FinanceSubject: Workers' CompensationStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 582 (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the time period from 30 to 45 days within which a covered employee must report to the employer a hernia caused by an accidental personal injury or by a strain arising out of and in the course of employment for the purpose of filing a claim for compensation; authorizing a covered employee to file a claim for compensation for a hernia caused by an accidental personal injury within 2 years after the date the accidental personal injury occurred under certain circumstances; and applying the Act prospectively.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | MacAlister, James | MD Association for Justice | Oral |
| FAV | Longo, Patrick | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Paavola, Matt | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Schuler, Todd | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Klausmeier, Senator Klausmeierlegislator | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Klausmeier, Senator Klausmeierlegislator | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Egan, Nancylobbyist | APCIA | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Dailey, Michael | Maryland Defense Counsel | Oral |
| UNF | Murray, Julie | Maryland Defense Counsel | Oral |