No Benefits for Worker's Alleged Psychological Injuries From Disciplinary Investigation

The North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld a denial of benefits for a worker’s alleged psychological injuries stemming from a disciplinary investigation into his conduct. Case: Muse v. Daimler Trucks North America, No. COA23-1038, 03/19/2025, unpublished. Facts: James Muse worked for Daimler Trucks North America. In August 2018, he attended a regularly scheduled meeting with multiple employees, after which one of them reported him to the human resources department for using an inappropriate term in her presence. Five days later, Muse received a call from his supervisor about...