No PTD Benefits for Injured Ironworker Capable of Retail Employment

The Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled that a man was properly denied permanent total disability benefits after injuries that left him unable to continue as an ironworker but still able to do light work in retail. Case: Catalano’s Case, No. 20-P-957, 04/12/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: Anthony Catalano worked for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority as an ironworker. He suffered injuries to his back and shoulder while doing heavy lifting at work. Catalano filed a workers’ compensation claim and secured permanent partial disability be...