Worker Who Slammed Finger in Door Doesn't Get Benefits for Injury, Infection, Liver Disorder

An Ohio appellate court overturned an award of benefits to a factory worker for an injury to her finger, which led to a staph infection and a liver disorder, finding the original injury did not arise out of her employment. Case: Hinerman v. Savant Systems Inc., No. 21CA14, 08/16/2022, published. Facts: Brenda Hinerman worked at a Savant Systems Inc. factory making glass tubing for fluorescent lights. Savant owns and controls two parking lots that are the only places employees can park and provide the only means of ingress to and egress from the factory. On Aug. 20, 2020, Hinerman was sched...