Worker Fails to Prove Fall Aggravated His Pre-Existing Conditions

The South Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that a worker failed to prove that his complaints after a work accident were related to an aggravation of his pre-existing conditions. Case: Bias v. Scana Corp., No. 2020-UP-266, 09/09/2020, unpublished. Facts: Johnnie Bias worked for the Scana Corp. In October 2014, he fell while at work. Bias had a long history of back pain. He also suffered from urological and psychological issues. Procedural history: Bias filed a workers’ compensation claim, but the Workers' Compensation Commission denied it, finding his symptomology re...