Worker Gets PTD Award for Consecutive Neck Injuries

The Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that the Second Injury Fund is liable for a worker’s permanent total disability from two industrial neck injuries. Case: Williams v. Treasurer, No. ED108262, 04/07/2020, published. Facts: Cherisse Williams worked for Gate Gourmet Inc., restocking food and beverages in airplane galleys. In 2005, Williams injured her neck while lifting a carrier of bottled water. She received treatment from Dr. David Lange, who diagnosed her with a degenerative disk at C5-C6. She underwent surgery and returned to full-duty work. Williams filed a workers’ compen...