Court Upholds Benefits for Worker With Preexisting Injuries

The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits to a worker for her back and ankle injuries after she slipped at work. Case: Corporate Operations v. Nassar, No. 0103-23-2, 12/12/2023, unpublished. Facts: Elizabeth Nassar suffered injuries to her back and wrist in a car accident in 2017. She received treatment from Dr. Rodney Dade. On Dec. 4, 2019, Nassar slipped while working for Sunrise Senior Living. Nassar was able to stop herself from falling by grabbing a door handle, but she allegedly experienced immediate pain in her right foot and back. A few hours after the incident, Nas...