The Nebraska Supreme Court overturned an order directing an employer to either build or purchase a handicap-accessible home for a worker who lost his leg because of an industrial accident.
Case: Lewis v. MBC Construction Co. Inc., No. S-20-728, 07/16/2021, published.
Facts: Allen Lewis worked for the MBC Construction Co. Inc. In May 2015, a paving machine crushed his leg.
Doctors amputated Lewis’ leg above the knee. He now uses a wheelchair, scooter and crutches to get around.
Lewis has had challenges using a prosthesis, including edema, vascular damage and other issues tha...
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