Supreme Court Denies Benefits to Worker Who Fell at Doctor's Office

The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a worker was not entitled to benefits for alleged injuries from a fall at doctor’s office. Case: Schoen v. Mid-Missouri Mental Health Center, No. SC98168, 04/14/20, published. Facts: Lucille Schoen worked for the Mid-Missouri Health Center as a charge nurse. On May 6, 2009, cypermethrin was sprayed around the center’s air conditioning units to control ants. Schoen then began coughing and wheezing. The health center sent Schoen to see Dr. Eddie Runde for an evaluation. A patient's dog got loose as Schoen was escorted by the do...