Split Court Overturns Determination of Lump-Sum Payment Owed to Worker

The Mississippi Court of Appeals overturned a determination of the lump-sum payment of benefits owed to a worker. Case: Mueller Industries Inc. v. Waits, No. 2023-WC-00494-COA, 05/13/2025, published. Facts: Shannon Waits worked for Mueller Industries Inc. He injured his right arm and shoulder at work on Nov. 14, 2014. Mueller paid Waits temporary total disability benefits from the date of his injury until he reached maximum medical improvement and returned to work in May 2015. Waits became temporarily partially disabled again in May 2015, and Mueller began paying him benefits at two-t...