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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 342.325 (2026)

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administrative law judge. All questions arising under this chapter, if not settled by agreement of the parties interested therein, with the approval of the administrative law judge, shall be determined by the administrative law judge except as otherwise provided in this chapter. Effective: July 14, 2000 History: Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 514, sec. 25, effective July 14, 2000. -- Amended 1996 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 1, secs. 18 and 63, effective December 12, 1996. -- Amended 1987 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 43, effective January 4, 1988. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 4943.

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Cited in 24 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1949–2025 · leading case: Zurich Am. Ins. Co. v. Brierly, 936 S.W.2d 561 (Ky. 1996).
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Zurich Am. Ins. Co. v. Brierly, 936 S.W.2d 561 (Ky. 1996). · cites it 6× “They rely on the language of KRS 342.325 and jurisdiction pursuant to KRS 342.”
Greene v. Paschall Truck Lines, 239 S.W.3d 94 (Ky. Ct. App. 2007). · cites it 4× “KRS 342.325 plainly states, “[a]ll questions arising under this chapter, if not settled by agreement of the parties interested therein, with the approval of the administrative law judge, shall be determined by the administrative law judge except as otherwise provided in this…”
Zurich Ins. Co. v. Mitchell, 712 S.W.2d 340 (Ky. 1986). · cites it 2× “KRS 342.325 confers broad authority on the Board to resolve all questions arising under this chapter if not settled by agreement of the parties.”
Krahwinkel v. Commonwealth Aluminum Corp., 183 S.W.3d 154 (Ky. 2006). · cites it 2× “Whittaker held that an Administrative Law Judge had jurisdiction to make those findings under KRS 342.325. Id. at 499 . Mastin was an appeal from a circuit court order denying enforcement of a workers' compensation award.”
Custard Ins. Adjusters, Inc. v. Aldridge, 57 S.W.3d 284 (Ky. 2001). · cites it 2× “KRS 342.325 provides that “all questions arising under this chapter, if not settled by agreement of the parties interested therein.”
Whittaker v. Hardin, 32 S.W.3d 497 (Ky. 2000). · cites it 2× “It held that KRS 342.325 confers upon the ALJ the right to resolve all questions arising under Chapter 342, and it directed the ALJ to make appropriate findings regarding the allocation of the settlement proceeds.”
Zurich Am. Ins. Co. v. Journey Operating, LLC, 323 S.W.3d 696 (Ky. 2010). · cites it 2× “Noting that KRS 342.325 and KRS 342.125(1) give an ALJ the jurisdiction and authority to reopen upon an allegation of mistake or fraud, Journey argued that Zurich pursued a fraudulent litigation strategy that worked to its own advantage and Journey’s detriment.”
Blanton v. Cooper Indus., Inc., 99 F. Supp. 2d 797 (E.D. Ky. 2000). “610(4) provides an exception to KRS 342.325 to the effect that if the death of an employee is the result of the deliberate intention of the employer to cause the death, the dependents of the employee may either proceed under Chapter 342 [the workers’ compensation law], or in…”
Brown Badgett, Inc. v. Calloway, 675 S.W.2d 389 (Ky. 1984). “” Lastly, KRS 342.325 provides: “All questions arising under this chapter, if not settled by agreement of the parties interested therein, with the approval of the board, shall be determined by the board except as otherwise provided in this chapter.”
Se. Coal Co. v. Mansfield, 231 S.W.3d 122 (Ky. 2007). · cites it 2× “Relying on Aldridge , the employer argues that KRS 342.325 implicitly gives an ALJ the authority to clarify an award.”
Kentucky Associated Gen. Contractors Self-Ins. Fund v. Lowther, 330 S.W.3d 456 (Ky. 2010). “14 KRS 342.325 vests ALJs with jurisdiction over all questions arising under Chapter 342, including medical disputes.”
Lawrence Coal Co. v. Boggs, 218 S.W.2d 670 (Ky. Ct. App. 1949). “KRS 342.325 provides as follows: “All questions arising under this chapter, if not settled by agreement of the parties interested therein, with the approval of the board, shall be determined by the board, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.”
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