Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Additional Physical Therapy

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of additional physical therapy sessions for a worker with a foot injury. Case: Calloway v. Plant Essentials Inc., No. 22-0186, 10/19/2023, published. Facts: Jessica Calloway worked for Plant Essentials Inc. She sought medical treatment in April 2019 for an injury to her right foot after a large plant cart rolled over it. X-rays revealed no fracture, and Calloway was diagnosed with a foot sprain. Dr. Frederic Pollock prescribed physical therapy, which improved the range of motion, mobility and flexibility of Calloway’s foot. ...