Split Supreme Court Upholds Award for Injured Pipe Fitter

A divided West Virginia Supreme Court upheld an award of permanent partial disability benefits to an injured pipe fitter. Case: Hinson v. Chicago Bridge & Iron Co., No. 22-0120, 10/23/2023, published. Facts: Mark A. Hinson worked as a pipe fitter for Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. He suffered injuries at work in March 2013 and filed a workers’ compensation claim, which was held compensable for a left rotator cuff tear and cervical sprain/strain. Hinson continued to work after the injury and eventually switched employers before he stopped working in July 2014. Hinson saw Dr. P...