Court Upholds Application of Multiplier Despite Worker's Termination for Alleged Misconduct

The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld the application of a three multiplier to an injured worker whose physical restrictions prevented her from returning to her job before she was terminated for alleged misconduct. Case: Tractor Supply Co. v. Wells, No. 2021-CA-0296-WC, 06/25/2021, published. Facts: Patricia Wells began working for the Tractor Supply Co. in 2017. Her job duties required her to lift 75 to 100 pounds in order to unload trucks and sort pallets of merchandise. In August 2018, Wells injured her right arm, right shoulder and neck while unloading boxes from a truck. She report...