High Court Upholds Expansion of Worker's Claim From Electric Shock Injury

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a finding that an electrician suffered cervical and thoracic injuries from an electric shock. Case: Coronado Coal Corp. v. Muncy, No. 21-0979, 09/14/2023, published. Facts: Roger Muncy Jr. worked as an electrician for Coronado Coal Corp. He suffered an electric shock injury to his right hand at work in July 2020. He sought treatment that day from Logan Regional Medical Center, where he reported tingling in his right hand to the elbow, involuntary left cheek movement and pain in his right ring, middle and index fingers. He had a full range of ...