Court Upholds PPD Award, Reverses Order for Providers to Receive Direct Payment

The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a worker was entitled to permanent partial disability benefits, but it reversed an award of fees and the directive for the employer to pay his medical providers. Case: Chick v. City of Centralia, No. WD88273, 03/24/2026, published. Facts: Russell Chick worked for the City of Centralia as an equipment operator. In February 2014, Chick fell on ice while walking to the city’s maintenance shop. Chick broke his fall with his right arm.  Shortly thereafter, Chick felt numbness in the arm and could not write. He reported an...