Court Upholds Closure of Worker's Claim for Injuries From Being Punched by Patient

The Arizona Court of Appeals upheld the closure of a worker’s claim for injuries from being punched in the jaw. Case: Zawada v. Industrial Commission, No. 1 CA-IC 25-0010, 12/02/2025, unpublished. Facts: Catherine Zawada worked for American Parking Inc. at a hospital. While she was at work in February 2023, an unruly patient blindsided her with a closed-fist punch to her jaw. As she fell to the floor, Zawada's head hit the wall with such force that it left a dent in the drywall. She lost consciousness briefly and, upon regaining consciousness, was taken to the emergency room for e...