Specific Loss Benefits Subject to Subrogation Lien

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that the specific loss benefits payable to a worker’s daughter are subject to the employer’s subrogation lien. Case: Kinzler v. WCAB (Association for Vascular Access), No. 165 C.D. 2020, 01/06/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: Janet Kinzler worked for the Association for Vascular Access as its director of marketing, outreach and membership. Kinzler fell from a high stool while at a work-related event at a Cheesecake Factory restaurant in June 2013. She landed on her back and suffered injuries. AVA accepted liability...