Court Upholds Closure of Worker's Claim, Denial of Additional Treatment

The Washington Court of Appeals upheld a decision closing a worker’s claim and denying her further treatment. Case: Creighton v. United Airlines Inc., No. 58293-7-II, 08/27/2024, unpublished. Facts: Tamra Creighton worked for United Airlines Inc. She fell at work in February 2001, suffering injuries to her back, chest and neck. Creighton filed a workers’ compensation claim, which the Department of Labor and Industries accepted. She underwent two surgeries and was contemplating a third, though her doctor expressed skepticism about her chances of significant functional improvemen...