Court Upholds PTD Award for Worker's Physical Injuries and Depression

The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld an award of permanent and total disability benefits to a worker for her injuries to her neck and shoulder, and her consequential depression. Case: Jefferson City Country Club v. Pace, No. WD79405, 09/27/2016, published. Facts: Lydia Pace suffered injuries to her neck and right shoulder in October 2002 while working at the Jefferson City Country Club. The club paid temporary total disability benefits to Pace until November 2005, when her doctor released her from treatment. Pace continued to complain of pain after her release from treatment. She also was ...