Split Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Worker's Claim for Shoulder Injury

A divided West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for a shoulder injury. Case: Lemaster v. Walmart Inc., No. 24-302, 02/20/2025, published. Facts: Dustin Lemaster worked for Walmart Inc. as a merchandise stocker. He allegedly injured his right shoulder at work on March 16, 2023. Medical personnel at Reynolds Memorial Hospital signed an occupational injury form on March 19, 2023, indicating that Lemaster received treatment on March 18, 2023, for a right shoulder strain/sprain. Lemaster sought treatment from Dr. Charles Milton on April 5, 2023. Milton’s ...