Board Affirms Benefits in Infection Case That Led to Arm Amputation

A Tennessee appeals board on Thursday affirmed a ruling that a truck driver who developed a severe infection after suffering a cut at work is likely entitled to workers' compensation benefits, including medical care related to an arm amputation, but failed to prove disability. In Gandy v. Marten Transport Ltd., the Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board upheld a trial court’s finding that the employee’s infection and resulting amputation were primarily caused by a workplace injury, though it modified parts of the order and vacated a preliminary award of tempo...