Second Injury Fund Not Liable for Benefits to Worker With Multiple Injuries

The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a determination that the Second Injury Fund was not liable for the payment of benefits to a worker with multiple injuries. Case: Jarvis v. Treasurer, No. ED113075, 05/27/2025, published. Facts: Jeremy Jarvis was an ironworker. He suffered injuries to his right ankle and arms in 2001. Jarvis filed a workers’ compensation claim against his employer and settled his claim for his right elbow at 57.75 weeks’ disability, his left wrist for 43.75 weeks’ disability and his right leg for 46.5 weeks’ disability. The award was subj...