Supreme Court Upholds Finding That Worker Had Discrete New Injury

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a finding that a worker suffered a discrete new injury to his previously injured ankle after twisting it at work. Case: Marion County Coal Resources v. Mayle, No. 25-407, 10/21/2025, published. Facts: Andrew Mayle worked for Marion County Coal Resources. He went to the hospital in January 2024 and reported twisting his right ankle at work. Mayle underwent X-rays of the ankle that were negative for a fracture or other osseous abnormality. The assessment was a right ankle sprain. Later that day, Mayle went to see Dr. Joseph Greschner. Greschner had per...