Worker Gets Award for Foot Injury, but Not for Anxiety, Depression

The Nebraska Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker suffered a compensable foot injury, but his increased anxiety and depression were not compensable. Case: In re Estate of Tunink v. Continental Fire Sprinkler Co., No. A-24-898, 07/22/2025, unpublished. Facts and procedural history: Greg Tunink worked for Continental Fire Sprinkler Co. He injured his right foot while at work in May 2019. At the time, Tunink was 46 years old and weighed around 450 pounds. A doctor diagnosed Tunink with a sprain and cleared him to return to work without restrictions. In July 2019, Tunink began...