Worker's Catastrophic Stroke Didn't End Employer's Liability for PTD Benefits

The Nebraska Supreme Court unanimously ruled that an employer was not relieved from its duty to pay permanent and total disability benefits to an injured employee who suffered a catastrophic stroke unrelated to her compensable injury. Case: Krause v. Five Star Quality Care, No. S-18-009, 11/16/2018, published. Facts: Linda Carlson worked for Five Star Quality Care. She fell while at work in February 2013, breaking her leg. She underwent surgery and was cleared to return to light-duty work in April 2013. Carlson continued to complain of pain, and in June 2013, her doctor recommend...