Court Upholds Finding of Compensability for Worker's Muscle Strain

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker was entitled to benefits for a muscle strain. Case: Triple H Enterprises Inc. v. Reed, No. 25-ICA-433, 04/07/2026, published. Facts: Bryant Reed worked for Triple H Enterprises Inc. He slipped and fell while carrying a heavy iron pipe at work on March 18, 2024. Reed completed an accident report stating that he had a “charley horse” on his right leg between his hip and knee. Reed further indicated that he had health insurance and did not need Triple H to pay any medical costs. Reed later sign...