Judges Can't Assess Credibility in Determining if Worker is Covered by Comp Act

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals ruled that an administrative law judge may not assess the credibility of a worker’s evidence in determining whether the worker has made a sufficient showing of a potentially compensable injury. Case: Storey v. District of Columbia Department of Employment Services, No. 15-AA-912, 07/13/2017, published. Facts and procedural history: Rachael Storey filed a claim for workers' compensation benefits on the basis that she suffered from a panoply of illnesses that rendered her unable to work due to exposure to mold and chemicals at The Catholic Un...