Death of Infant Didn't Create 'Abnormal Working Condition' for Social Worker

A divided Commonwealth Court ruled that a social worker was not entitled to benefits for psychological distress after an infant under her supervision was killed on the night after she had paid a visit to check on the child’s well-being. Case: Griffin v. WCAB (Luzerne County Children and Youth Services), No. 1956 C.D. 2016, 01/04/2018, unpublished. Facts: Lauren Griffin worked for the Luzerne County Offices of Children and Youth Services as a case worker. In February 2014, she paid a visit to check on a 2-month old baby. Griffin held the baby and determined that the baby was doing well....