Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Electrician's Carpal Tunnel Claim

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of an electrician’s claim for carpal tunnel syndrome. Case: Hammonds v. Consol of Kentucky, No. 16-1091, 09/15/2017, published. Facts: Jimmy Hammonds worked for Consol of Kentucky as an electrician. He underwent a nerve study in October 2012, which indicated he had severe carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists. Hammonds filed a workers’ compensation claim, asserting the condition had been caused by his employment activities. Procedural history: A claims administrator denied the claim, and the the Office of Judges agreed...