9th Circuit Says Credible Complaints of Pain Can Form Basis for LHWCA Claim

In a case of first impression, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that credible complaints of severe, persistent and prolonged pain can establish a claim of disability under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. Case: Jordan v. SSA Terminals LLC, No. 19-70521, 08/28/2020, published. Facts: Anthony Jordan worked for SSA Terminals LLC as a longshoreman. Jordan also owned and operated a small landscaping business. In September 2014, Jordan was driving a truck to move cargo containers around a terminal when a crane dropped his vehicle. Jordan suffered exte...