Supreme Court Says Firefighter's Claim Shouldn't Have Been Closed

The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that an injured firefighter’s claim for benefits should not have been closed before he had fully recovered from the conditions that were newly added to his case. Case: City of Wheeling v. Gilbert, No. 26-77, 07/30/2026, published. Facts: David Gilbert was a firefighter for the City of Wheeling. He filed a workers’ compensation claim, asserting that he had injured his wrist in December 2023. Gilbert said he was getting into an ambulance when he slipped and fell with his right hand outstretched. Gilbert was diagnosed with a wrist sprain, and ...