Amazon Can't Join Injured Worker's Prior Employer as Defendant to Claim

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that Amazon.com was not entitled to join an injured employee’s prior employer as a defendant in her claim and that she was entitled to benefits for her shoulder injury. Case: Amazon.com Services LLC v, Snyder, No. 310 C.D. 2023, 07/02/2024, unpublished. Facts: Melissa Snyder worked for Amazon.com Services LLC as a fulfillment center picker. She injured her right shoulder at work in November 2020. Dr. Gregor Hawk diagnosed a strain and a partial bursal-sided rotator cuff tear with impingement and bursitis. He performed surgery on Snyder in J...