Worker Entitled to Second Surgery for Shoulder Injury

The South Carolina Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker’s need for a second shoulder surgery was the result of her original workplace accident. Case: Galvan v. Griffin Stafford North Charleston, No. 2024-UP-017, 01/10/2024, unpublished. Facts: Ana Rodriguez Galvan worked for Griffin Stafford North Charleston. She suffered an injury to her shoulder at work and underwent surgery. After returning to work, Galvan requested authorization for a second surgery. Procedural history: Griffin Stafford had workers’ compensation coverage with Employers Preferred Insurance Co. Emp...