Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Worker's Cervical Disc Displacement

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a finding that a worker failed to prove that his cervical disc displacement was a compensable injury. Case: Morgan v. Cornerstone Labor Services Inc., No. 25-604, 01/13/2026, published. Facts: Darrell Morgan worked for Cornerstone Labor Services Inc. In June 2023, he was working as an equipment operator when his truck hit a large rock, which allegedly caused injury to his neck and back. Morgan went to the hospital, and he was diagnosed with a cervical sprain, back pain and muscle spasms. A claims administrator for Cornerstone’s insurance carrier...