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Stricker v. Children's Mercy Hospital(2009)
January 23, 2009
The Commission affirmed the administrative law judge's award allowing workers' compensation for an employee who turned her ankle while wearing clogs at work on September 23, 2006. A dissenting opinion argued the injury did not arise out of employment because the employee voluntarily chose to wear the clogs, which were not required by the employer.
Steed v. Air-Serve Group, Inc.(2009)
January 17, 2009
The Commission affirmed the administrative law judge's award of workers' compensation benefits to David Steed for injuries sustained in a vehicular accident on January 6, 2005, while employed as a service coordinator. The employee was awarded compensation for temporary total disability, medical expenses, and benefits related to multiple fractures and back strain.
Burnfin v. J & J Drive Away, Inc.(2009)
January 16, 2009
The Commission affirmed the Administrative Law Judge's award of workers' compensation benefits to William Burnfin for a back injury sustained while removing a truck tire on March 2, 2005. The employee was awarded 56 weeks of permanent partial disability compensation at $354.05 per week, plus unpaid medical expenses totaling $20,858.95, with 14% permanent disability to the body as a whole.
Storie v. American Systems, Inc. d/b/a Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center(2009)
January 16, 2009
The Commission affirmed the Administrative Law Judge's decision denying workers' compensation benefits to employee Wanda Storie for an automobile accident that occurred while driving home from work on June 12, 2003. The accident did not arise out of and in the course of employment, and therefore no compensation was awarded.
Chokota v. Independent Photo Art Supply(2009)
January 16, 2009
The Commission affirmed the Administrative Law Judge's decision denying workers' compensation benefits to Paul Chokota for an injury sustained on December 17, 2004. The court found that the injury did not arise out of and in the course of employment, as the claimant was involved in a car accident while traveling home from a Christmas party.
Fischer v. Schultz Electric, Inc.(2009)
January 14, 2009
The Labor and Industrial Relations Commission affirmed the administrative law judge's award of workers' compensation benefits to Thomas James Fischer for a back injury sustained on June 1, 2004, while moving heavy machinery at Schultz Electric, Inc. The claimant was found to be permanently and totally disabled, with compensation awarded for temporary disability, permanent disability, and necessary medical expenses.
Scott v. FedEx Freight East, Inc.(2009)
January 5, 2009#03-042483
The Labor and Industrial Relations Commission affirmed the Administrative Law Judge's decision denying workers' compensation benefits to Joseph H. Scott for an alleged lumbar spine injury sustained on May 8, 2003, while attempting to lift a dolly tongue to attach a trailer. The Commission found that the injury did not arise out of and in the course of employment, and therefore no compensable injury occurred under Missouri law.
Harder v. Burlington Coat Factory(2009)
January 5, 2009
The Commission affirmed the Administrative Law Judge's award allowing workers' compensation benefits for Judy A. Harder's left shoulder injury sustained on April 7, 2005, while unloading merchandise at Burlington Coat Factory. The Second Injury Fund was held liable for 50 weeks of permanent partial disability benefits totaling $11,511.50 for 25% permanent disability of the left upper extremity.
Hulsey v. Shop N Save(2009)
January 5, 2009
The Commission affirmed the Administrative Law Judge's decision denying workers' compensation benefits to Fred Hulsey for an alleged hernia injury sustained on March 30, 2003, finding that the injury did not arise out of and in the course of employment. No compensation was awarded in this case.
McMahon v. Engineered Air Systems, Inc.(2009)
January 5, 2009
The LIRC affirmed the Administrative Law Judge's decision denying workers' compensation benefits to Robert McMahon for an alleged repetitive trauma injury to his back occurring on March 1, 1997. The Commission found that the injury did not arise out of and in the course of employment and therefore was not compensable under Missouri law.