Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Additional TTD for Mine Foreman

The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a mine foreman is not entitled to additional temporary total disability benefits for an ankle injury, since he had reached maximum medical improvement, he was released to return to work and started his own company. Case: Collins v. Alpha Natural Resources Inc., No. 19-0425, 09/15/2020, published. Facts and procedural history: Brian Collins worked as a mine foreman for Alpha Natural Resources Inc. He injured his foot while at work on Aug. 21, 2015. Collins sought treatment at MedExpress Urgent Care and was seen by Dr. Tommy Holbrook. He was dia...