Employer That Failed to Provide Treatment for Worker Can Still Direct Future Care

A Missouri appellate court ruled that an employer was entitled to direct a worker’s future medical care even though it had refused to pay for her treatment for more than a decade. Case: Helmig v. Springfield R-12 School District, No. SD38181, 05/10/2024, published. Facts: Cynthia Helmig worked for the Springfield R-12 School District as a counselor. She suffered injuries in two incidents at work in October 2010. The School District authorized medical treatment and referred Helmig to Dr. Scott Galligos. When Galligos discharged Helmig from treatment in February 2011, she allegedl...