Court Clarifies Burden on Appellant for Evidence Challenge

The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld an award of permanent total disability benefits to an injured worker, finding his employer and the Second Injury Fund failed to show an absence of competent and substantial evidence. Case: Robinson v. Loxcreen Co., Nos. SD35649 and 35650, 04/16/2019, published. Facts: Ulysses Robinson Jr. worked for the Loxcreen Co. While at work in November 2007, Robinson used a metal dolly to load a truck. He lost control of the dolly while on an incline, and as he tried to jump out of the way, he tripped over the dolly, hit his head on the concrete and passed...