Court Upholds Order for Worker to Reduce Opioid Use

The Delaware Superior Court upheld an administrative ruling ordering a worker to reduce his use of opioid medication. Case: Hunsucker v. Scott Paper Co., No. K22A-11-001 RLG, 06/16/2023, published. Facts: Billy Hunsucker worked for Scott Paper Co. He suffered an injury at work in 1994 and received treatment from Dr. Jay Freid. Hunsucker’s treatment included cervical fusion surgery and narcotic pain medication. Scott compensated Hunsucker for his lost wages and medical treatment after the accident. Procedural history: In May 2022, Scott filed a petition challenging the reas...