Second Injury Fund Not Liable for Full Cost of Worker's Bills, Interest After Paying Providers

The Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that an injured worker who received benefits from the Second Injury Fund was not entitled to recover the full cost of his medical bills or interest once the fund paid his care providers. Case: State ex rel. Peters v. Fitzpatrick, Nos. WD85719 and WD85777, 08/29/2023, published. Facts and procedural history: In 2006, Jeff Peters suffered severe injuries in a motor vehicle accident in the course of his employment. Peters filed a workers' compensation claim against both his employer and the Second Injury Fund. His claim against the fund was bas...