Supreme Court Upholds Compensability of UPS Driver's Back Surgeries, Ongoing Total Disability

The Delaware Supreme Court upheld a determination that a parcel delivery worker’s two back surgeries were compensable and that she remained totally disabled while her doctor advised her not to work. Case: United Parcel Service v. Smith, No. 244, 02/26/2026, published. Facts: Ashley Smith worked for United Parcel Service. She suffered injuries in February 2022 when she fell off a truck while delivering a package. Smith sought medical treatment and was initially diagnosed with a strained neck and back. After her condition failed to improve, Dr. Mark Eskander recommended surgery. Eskand...