Split Supreme Court Overturns Closure of Worker's Claim

A divided West Virginia Supreme Court overturned the closure of a worker’s claim, finding the Board of Review had failed to properly consider the evidence before it. Caitlin Workman was working for ACNR Resources Inc. in November 2021 when a chain under tension snapped, and its attached hook struck her. A claims adjuster for ACNR’s insurance carrier accepted liability for a right shoulder contusion and right back laceration. In December 2021, Dr. Prasadarao Mukkamala opined Workman was at maximum medical improvement without any permanent impairment. The claims administrator the...