Mechanic Can't Get Full Recovery of Medical Costs, Permanent Disability

The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a denial of medical expenses and permanent disability compensation for a mechanic after a compensable injury from his exposure to truck exhaust. Case: Mueller v. Peoplease Corp., No. SD37397, 11/18/2022, published. Facts: Anil Mueller worked for Peoplease Corp., a staffing agency. In 2015, Peoplease sent him to work for Taylor Made Truck Repair as a mechanic. In January 2015, Mueller was ordered to get a loaded trailer from outside. When he hooked up the trailer, exhaust fumes coming off the tractor blew right at him. He got sick and ...