High Court Upholds Denial of Additional Benefits, Treatment for Injured Coal Miner

The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously upheld the denial of additional treatment and benefits for an injured coal miner, as well as the closure of his claim. Case: Garamella v. Murray American Energy Inc., No. 21-0571, 04/05/2023, published. Facts: William Garamella worked as a coal miner. He went to the emergency room in April 2019 with complaints of abdominal pain. Garamella reported that he was at work when he felt a popping sensation in his lower abdomen. He was treated for an abdominal groin strain. Garamella filed a workers’ compensation claim. In May 2019, the cl...