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Caselaw Curriculum Study Guide

13 Sep, 2025 Frank Ferreri

                               

Here is a running list of cases we've covered in the Caselaw Curriculum, our exploration of historically significant decisions in the history of workers' compensation law in the U.S. For the full text of these cases, head to Simply Research.

Part I – Foundations

Borgnis v. Falk Co. (Wis. 1911)

New York Central R.R. Co. v. White (U.S. 1917)

Alaska Packers Ass’n v. Industrial Accident Comm’n (U.S. 1935)

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About The Author

  • Frank Ferreri

    Frank Ferreri, M.A., J.D. covers workers' compensation legal issues. He has published books, articles, and other material on multiple areas of employment, insurance, and disability law. Frank received his master's degree from the University of South Florida and juris doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Frank encourages everyone to consider helping out the Kind Souls Foundation and Kids' Chance of America.

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