School Social Worker Gets Award for Injuries From Student Attacks

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld an award of benefits to a school social worker for his injuries from two assaults by students. Case: Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. v. Son (WCAB), Nos. 89 and 93, 08/26/2025 unpublished. Facts: Andrew Son worked for Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. as a school social worker. He suffered injuries at work in October 2021 when he was attacked by a student. Son suffered injuries again in November 2021 from a second student attack. Prospect issued a notice of temporary compensation payable immediately after each incident, each of which converted by op...