Commission's Jurisdiction to Order Compliance With Settlement Didn't Lapse

The Mississippi Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the expiration of the one-year period for the Workers’ Compensation Commission to exercise continuing jurisdiction over a claim did not bar a worker from filing a motion to enforce the terms of her settlement. Case: Cleveland v. Advance Auto Parts, No. 2018-CT-01659-SCT, 11/19/2020, published. Facts and procedural history: Sheree Cleveland worked for Advance Auto Parts in Hazlehurst. She injured her back on Nov. 25, 2014, while unloading freight at work. The following day, Cleveland sought medical attention. She received a pres...