Supreme Court Upholds Award for Worker With Back Injury, Psychological Condition

The Kentucky Supreme Court upheld an award of benefits for a worker for a back injury with psychological overlay. Case: Laboratory Corporation of America v. Smith, No. 2023-SC-0479-WC, 08/22/2024, published. Facts: Hunter Smith worked for Laboratory Corporation of America as a phlebotomist. He suffered injuries at work in January 2021 when a shelving unit fell on him. Dr. Gregory Lanford performed surgery on Smith’s back in April 2021, but the operation was not successful. Lanford noted during follow-up visits that Smith had burning pains in his legs exacerbated by standing and ...