No Second Injury Fund Benefits for Worker With 3 Successive Injuries

A Missouri appellate court ruled that a worker who suffered a series of injuries failed to prove his entitlement to benefits from the State Second Injury Fund. Case: Bennett v. Treasurer, No. ED108713, 08/25/2020, published. Facts: Sterling Bennett injured his right shoulder while at work in 1999. He filed a workers’ compensation claim, which he later settled. The settlement provided for a payment of $67,094.34, representing compensation for a 25% permanent partial disability of the right shoulder, and $50,000 for any and all future medical. An administrative law judge signed off on ...