Supreme Court Says Automotive Painter's Bladder Cancer Was Compensable

The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that an automotive painter was entitled to benefits for his bladder cancer. Case: Cole Truck Parts v. Leeber, No. 15-0781, 09/27/2016, published. Facts: Robert Leeber II worked as an automotive painter with Cole Truck Parts. After his doctors diagnosed him with bladder cancer in 2011, Leeber filed a comp claim blaming his condition on his occupational paint and chemical exposures. Procedural History: A claims administrator for Cole's insurance carrier denied the claim, relying on an opinion by Dr. Christopher Martin. Martin said be believed Leeber&...