Lawn Care Isn't Compensable Service for Worker in Wheelchair

The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that lawn care is not a compensable service for a wheelchair-using worker. Case: Morelli v. Argonaut Insurance Co., No. 177, 04/19/2017, published. Facts and procedural history: Scott Morelli depends on a wheelchair for mobility, and he filed a workers’ compensation claim requesting that his employer provide him with lawn care services. He supported his claim with a report from his doctor, which noted that there are adaptations available for people with disabilities to allow them to mow their lawns, but the doctor advised against having Morelli u...