Allegations of Deficient Representation, Coercion by Judge Didn't Warrant Reopening of Claim

The Mississippi Court of Appeals ruled that a worker was not entitled to the re-opening of her settled claim based on bare allegations that she had received poor representation by her prior attorney and that a judge had forced her into mediation. Case: Wright v. Minact Logistical Services, No. 2017-WC-00644-COA, 05/01/2018, published. Facts and procedural history: Angela Wright worked for Minact Logistical Services. While she was at work in July 2012, her supervisors directed her to hop a ride in the back of a FedEx delivery truck. The back of the truck did not have any seats, so Wrigh...