Court Says Worker Entitled to Expand Claim

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the expansion of a worker’s claim to include additional conditions. Case: United Coal Co. LLC v. Plumley, No. 25-ICA-440, 08/06/2026, published. Facts: Joshua Plumley worked for United Coal Co. LLC. He filed a workers’ compensation claim, asserting that he had injured his back at work in February 2020. A claims administrator for United’s insurance carrier accepted liability for a lumbar strain. In June 2010, Plumley was treated after being struck in the head and neck by a falling rock. The assessment was a co...