John H. Geaney, Esq.

Jan 2

John H. Geaney

Appellate Court Rules Employers Can Rebut COVID Presumption Even if Judge Initially Finds Claimant is an Essential Employee

Since Governor Murphy signed Covid legislation several years ago, there has been debate about...

Oct 21

John H. Geaney

Everything You May or May Not Want to Know About Temporary Disability Benefits Under New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Law

There are many issues that arise regarding the payment of temporary disability benefits under...

Aug 22

John H. Geaney

Acting Governor Signs Legislation Increasing Counsel Fees to 25% in Workers’ Compensation Cases

On Thursday, August 22, 2024, Acting Governor Nicholas Scutari signed legislation increasing counsel fees...

Jul 19

John H. Geaney

Appellate Division Affirms Dismissal of Insured’s Claim Against Its Carrier for Coverage of Intentional Harm Lawsuit Alleging Bodily Injury

Intentional harm lawsuits can be harrowing for employers to defend because the allegations are...

Jun 27

John H. Geaney

Court Finds Petitioner Cannot Prove Work-Related Need for Breast Reconstruction Surgery

A misunderstanding of a key fact can doom an expert opinion. That was the...

Jun 20

John H. Geaney

Federal Court Rejects Intentional Harm Burn Case Filed Against Auto Repair Shop and Holds Only Remedy Lies in Workers’ Compensation Court

Plaintiff Eric Lopez was badly burned working for Corozal Auto Repair Inc. Lopez filed...

Jun 3

John H. Geaney

Plaintiff’s Civil Suit Was Barred Against Her Co-Employers and Failed to Meet Sufficient Allegations of Intentional Harm

An employee can work for two companies at the same time. When that occurs,...

May 28

John H. Geaney

Court Dismisses Claim of Petitioner Who Was Shot During Course of Employment

There are very few cases in the New Jersey Division of Workers’ Compensation involving...

May 23

John H. Geaney

Paying It Twice

Imagine a conversation in a restaurant between a customer who orders a three-course meal...

May 6

John H. Geaney

The Little Known “Authorized Vehicle Rule” in Workers’ Compensation

I had the pleasure of Speaking on Law Day in Plainfield Workers’ Compensation Court...

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Appellate Court Rules Employers Can Rebut COVID Presumption Even if Judge Initially Finds Claimant is an Essential Employee

Everything You May or May Not Want to Know About Temporary Disability Benefits Under New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Law

Acting Governor Signs Legislation Increasing Counsel Fees to 25% in Workers’ Compensation Cases

Appellate Division Affirms Dismissal of Insured’s Claim Against Its Carrier for Coverage of Intentional Harm Lawsuit Alleging Bodily Injury

Court Finds Petitioner Cannot Prove Work-Related Need for Breast Reconstruction Surgery

Federal Court Rejects Intentional Harm Burn Case Filed Against Auto Repair Shop and Holds Only Remedy Lies in Workers’ Compensation Court

Plaintiff’s Civil Suit Was Barred Against Her Co-Employers and Failed to Meet Sufficient Allegations of Intentional Harm

Court Dismisses Claim of Petitioner Who Was Shot During Course of Employment

Paying It Twice

The Little Known “Authorized Vehicle Rule” in Workers’ Compensation

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