Split Supreme Court Denies Benefits to Worker With Alleged Inhalation Injury

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a denial of benefits to a worker for his inhalation injury claim after he was allegedly exposed to toxic chemicals at work. Case: Hamilton v. Logan Water Care Inc., No. 20-0047, 05/20/2021, published. Facts: Leonard Hamilton worked for Logan Water Care Inc. He allegedly suffered an inhalation injury at work on June 6, 2017. Hamilton had a history of lung issues predating the incident. In June 2015 he was treated at the emergency room following a motor vehicle accident. Hamilton was diagnosed with acute low back pain, a lumbosacral strain and...