Appeals Court Upholds Rejection of Worker’s Knee‑Injury Claim
- The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals filed a decision on December 4, 2025, affirming the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review’s April 23, 2025 order rejecting Aaron Underwood’s claim.
- Underwood said he injured his right knee at work on July 31, 2024, but records showed extensive preexisting knee conditions.
- An orthopedic review found no evidence of a discrete new injury tied to the incident.
- The court concluded the Board’s ruling was supported by the record and upheld the denial.
Ohio Court Revives Worker’s Bid for Additional Comp Benefits
- A recent Ohio appeals court ruling revived a juvenile corrections officer’s bid for additional workers’ compensation allowances.
- The officer was injured during an April 2021 work incident, and his claim was initially allowed for multiple sprainsBeinsure.
- He later sought added benefits, asserting the injury substantially aggravated a preexisting partial rotator cuff tear and shoulder impingement.
- The court found enough evidence on substantial aggravation to reverse summary judgment and return the case for trial.
Court Allows Widow’s Suit to Proceed Outside Workers’ Comp System
- A recent Iowa Supreme Court ruling allows the widow of corrections officer Robert McFarland to continue her lawsuit against Department of Corrections employees for gross negligence.
- The state had argued the case belonged exclusively in the workers’ compensation system, which would limit recovery.
- Justices found the allegations met the threshold to proceed outside the comp system.
- The decision sends the case back to district court for further action.