No Additional Benefits for Worker Who Allegedly Developed New Back Pain 2 Years After Injury

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for additional benefits for a back injury after he allegedly developed new pain symptoms more than two years after his industrial accident. Case: Massey v. Pepsi-Cola Metropolitan Bottling Co., No. 17-0979, 03/21/2018, published. Facts: Mickey Massey worked for the Pepsi-Cola Metropolitan Bottling Co. as a bulk driver. He injured his back while at work on March 15, 2014. Pepsi accepted liability for a sprain/strain to Massey’s lumbar spine. On April 2, 2014, Massey underwent a magnetic resonance imaging scan. ...