Estate Gets Benefits for Worker's Death Days After Surgery for Compensable Injury

The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld a finding of compensability for a worker who died two days after surgery for a job-related injury. Case: Bluelinx v. Estate of Williams, No. 2022-CA-1027-WC, 05/26/2023, unpublished. Facts: David Williams worked for Bluelinx. He suffered a work-related injury to his left ankle that required surgery. Williams’ pre-operative cardiac exam was normal, and he underwent outpatient surgery in October 2019 without complications. Two days later, Williams was rushed to the hospital by ambulance, and he died. His death certificate cited compli...