USCA 9th: 1 Day of Work = LHWCA Liability for CT

The United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has ruled that an employer is liable under the Federal Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act for knee surgery performed on a man who scheduled the operation before working just one day for the employer.In Metropolitan Stevedore Co. v. Cresent Wharf & Warehouse Co. (08/13/03 - No. 01-71505), Price had sought medical attention for a series of work-related knee problems while working for several previous employers over the course of thirty years. He received conservative treatment for his knees during this time period. On December ...