The Utah Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a former Walmart’s worker’s claim for permanent total disability benefits.
Darlene Rouse worked for Walmart. She had physical limitations related to a vein condition. Walmart allowed her to use a motorized cart and a grabbing tool to perform her job duties.
On July 22, 2018, Rouse was walking down a warehouse aisle and pivoting on her left foot to turn when she slipped and fell on the concrete floor. After the fall, Rouse developed a hematoma in her left leg.
A doctor debrided the hematoma. Rouse had swelling and mild paresthesia in...
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