Supreme Court Expresses 'Profound Concern' With Administrative Denial of Claim

The South Carolina Supreme Court upheld a decision awarding benefits to a worker for a repetitive trauma injury, expressing “profound concern” with the administrative ruling that had rejected the claim. Case: Brooks v. Benore Logistics Systems Inc., No. 28198, 04/10/2024, published. Facts: Dale Brooks worked for Benore Logistics Systems Inc. as a "switcher" truck operator. His job required repeatedly performing the same series of tasks to move semi-truck trailers and ocean freight containers every 12 to 15 minutes for a 12-hour shift. In early January 2017, Brooks bega...