Split Supreme Court Overturns Denial of Benefits for Pipe Fitter's Shoulder Injury

A divided West Virginia Supreme Court overturned a denial of benefits to a pipe fitter, finding he had timely reported his shoulder injury to his employer. Case: Hinson v. Chicago Bridge & Iron Co., No. 16-0787, 12/07/2017, published. Facts: Mark Hinson worked for Chicago Bridge & Iron as a pipe fitter. He claims he developed pain in his chest, arm and neck while at work on March 7, 2013. According to Hinson, the pain was so severe, he thought he was having a heart attack. Though Chicago would later say that Hinson did not report this incident to the company, Hinson said he tol...