Court Affirms Order Awarding PTD to Retired Firefighter

The Court of Appeals of the State of Nevada affirmed a district court decision ordering Clark County and Corvel Corp. to pay permanent total disability benefits to a retired firefighter. Case: Clark County and Corvel Corp. v. Joseph Castiglia, No. 90771-COA, 10/08/2026, published. Facts: Joseph Castiglia worked as a firefighter for Clark County for about 25 years before retiring in 2005. In 2014, he was diagnosed with coronary artery disease. His occupational disease claim was accepted, and he was awarded medical benefits. In 2022, his physician opined that the heart condition rendered him...