Supreme Court Directs ALJ to Revisit Worker's Claim for COVID-19 Infection

The Kentucky Supreme Court upheld a decision vacating an award to a worker for his contraction of COVID-19 and remanding for the administrative law judge to reexamine the worker’s communicable disease claim. Case: Russellville Electric Plant Board v. Thomas, No. 2025-SC-0422-WC, 08/20/2026, unpublished. Facts: Christopher Thomas worked for the Russellville Electric Plant Board supervising a crew of four linemen. Thomas’ crew shared an office and frequently ate meals together. The crew also shared transportation to various worksites via REPB-owned trucks. REPB also provided...