Carrier Doesn’t Have to Treat Worker as Having ‘Combined Condition’
The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that an insurance carrier did not have to treat a worker as having a combined condition when none of her impairment was related to her compensable…
No Benefits for Worker Allegedly Injured in Stairwell Mishap
The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for benefits for a knee injury allegedly caused by his misstep while descending a flight of stairs.
Case: Fernandez…
Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Worker Injured in Fall
The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for an injury from falling as she turned to speak to a colleague.
Case: O’Brien v. Northern Virginia Community…
Court Reinstates Jury Verdict for Worker on Discrimination Claims
The Missouri Court of Appeals reinstated a jury’s verdicts in favor of an injured worker on his disability discrimination claim.
Scott Caldwell worked for the UniFirst Corp. as a district sales…
Court Upholds Worker’s Entitlement to Further Medical Care
An Arizona appellate court upheld a determination that a worker was entitled to additional treatment as he had not reached a medically stationary state.
Case: Tenet Health System Medical v. Industrial…