Split Supreme Court Upholds Closure of Worker's Claim

A divided West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the closure of a worker’s claim for temporary total disability benefits and the denial of his request to expand the scope of his claim. Case: Keaton v. Beckley Garbage Disposal, No. 23-24, 06/12/2024, published. Facts: George E. Keaton worked for Beckley Garbage Disposal. He suffered a fracture of the right clavicle while pushing a dumpster. Keaton had preexisting degenerative joint disease in the shoulder that caused pain before the accident, but this condition did not require treatment and was not disabling. Procedural history: Keat...