Court Upholds Worker's 13% PPD Award

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker was entitled to a 13% permanent partial disability award. Case: Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia Inc. v. Mendenhall, No. 25-ICA-7, 06/06/2025, published. Facts: Joseph Mendenhall worked for Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia Inc. He suffered injuries at work in May 2022 while lifting a heavy car part. Mendenhall saw a nurse practitioner who diagnosed lumbar radiculopathy but released him back to work for light duty. A claims administrator for Toyota’s insurance carrier accepted liability ...