Man Gets PTD Award Despite Returning to Work, Subsequent Injury

The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld an award of permanent total disability benefits to a worker for a back injury even though he returned to work and suffered a subsequent neck injury. Case: Watson v. Tuthill Corp., Nos. SD37293 and SD37294, 07/19/2023, published. Facts: William Watson worked for Tuthill Corp. for 28 years, often putting in 80 hours per week. He worked mostly as a service technician, tearing down and repairing rotary air equipment. Watson sustained various injuries through the years, none of which prevented him from returning to full-time work without restrictions. I...