Claimant Who Kept Working after Injury Gets PTD Award

A Tennessee factory worker was entitled to an award of permanent and total disability benefits for her injury, despite the fact that she was able to continue working for three years after her injury, in excess of her doctor's recommended restrictions, the state Supreme Court ruled.Case: Norton v. Whirlpool Corp., No. M2012-00966-WC-R3-WC, 07/26/2013, published.Facts: Betty Norton worked for the Whirlpool Corp. for 23 years. For the last seven or eight years of her employment with the company, Norton worked as an inspector. In this position, Norton routinely picked up parts weighing from 20...