Judge Overturns Denial of Worker's Petition for Additional Compensation

The Delaware Superior Court overturned the denial of a worker’s petition for additional compensation due to a psychological injury. Case: Lankford v. Kent County, No. N24A-12-001 SSA, 10/16/2025, published. Facts: Robert Lankford worked for Kent County for 21 years. In 2010, he injured his back while lifting a heavy access cover. Lankford was initially misdiagnosed, and three years passed before he had surgery. During the surgery, the doctor accidentally cut five nerves and stapled a nerve to a hernia. Procedural history: Lankford filed a petition in 2023 seeking additional comp...