Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Benefits Despite Judge's Error

The Supreme Court of Rhode Island upheld the denial of benefits for a worker’s alleged neck injury even though a judge had erred in discounting the opinion of a medical expert. Case: Thompson v. Millard Wire Co., No. 2018-4-M.P, 07/01/2020, published. Facts: Philip L. Thompson Jr. worked for the Millard Wire Co. He allegedly suffered injuries to his neck and shoulder while at work in April 2013. Millard conceded that Thompson had suffered a compensable injury to his shoulder but disputed his claim of injury to his neck. Thompson filed a claim for trial with respect to ...