Worker Secures Award of Penalties for Employer's Failure to Pay for Treatment

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld an award of penalties to an injured worker for his employer’s failure to pay for treatments for his pain from an industrial injury. Case: DTE Energy Co. Inc. v. WCAB (Weatherby), No. 418 C.D. 2020, 01/28/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: Jeffrey Weatherby worked for the DTE Energy Co. Inc. In March 1988, he suffered injuries at work. DTE issued a notice of compensation payable for a “leg/back” injury. Weatherby continued working until July 17, 1988, and then collected total and partial disability benefits sporadica...