Judge Overturns Denial of Permanent Impairment Benefits

The Delaware Superior Court ruled that a worker should not have been denied permanent impairment benefits for his post-surgery issues just because the Industrial Accident Board found he had no ongoing conditions. Case: Quaile v. TBC Corp., No. N20A-05-003 JRJ, 11/10/2020, published. Facts and procedural history: Richard Quaile worked for TBC Corp. In August 2015, he fell from a ladder and suffered injuries. In October 2015, Quaile filed a workers’ compensation claim seeking benefits for injuries to his foot, leg and low back. In January 2016, TBC entered into an agreement with Quaile...