Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Expansion, Closure of Worker's Claim

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the closure and denial of a worker’s request to expand the scope of his claim. Case: Lester v. West Virginia Division of Highways, No. 25-505, 11/25/2025, published. Facts: Brian Lester suffered injuries in November 2022 while working for the West Virginia Division of Highways when he was struck by a car. A doctor diagnosed him with a lumbar strain and a right leg contusion. A claims administrator for the department’s insurance carrier accepted liability for a lumbar strain and a contusion of the right leg. Before the accident, Lester had ...