Court: Worker Should Have Been Allowed to Introduce New Evidence on Remand

The Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that a worker should have been granted an opportunity to present additional evidence to the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission after his case was remanded following a change in controlling precedent regarding claims against the Second Injury Fund. Case: Dubuc v. Treasurer, No. WD84171, 03/08/2022, published. Facts and procedural history: Thomas Dubuc worked as a cable installer. After a fall from a ladder in October 2015, he was no longer able to work because of his injuries. Dubuc filed a workers’ compensation claim and sought benefits ...