Court Says Worker's Kidney Condition Was compensable Consequence of Inhalation Injury

The Mississippi Court of Appeals ruled that a worker was entitled to medical benefits for the treatment of his kidneys after he developed renal problems from taking a potent antifungal medication to treat a compensable lung injury. Case: BellSouth Telecommunications v. Harris, No. 2012-WC-01975-COA, 05/19/2015, published. Facts: Larry B. Harris developed a respiratory condition after accidentally inhaling materials under a building while installing cables in the course of his employment with BellSouth Telecommunications. BellSouth provided compensation benefits to Harris for his condition, b...