Supreme Court Upholds Compensability of Injury for Custodian With History of Back Issues

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a determination that a custodian with a history of back issues had suffered a compensable injury while moving trash. Case: Putnam County Board of Education v. Woodard, No. 20-0852, 03/23/2022, published. Facts: Homer Woodard worked for the Putnam County Board of Education as a custodian. He allegedly injured his back while moving bags of trash. Dr. Brock Niceler saw Woodard in September 2017 for lumbar and right hip pain, as well as right leg weakness. It was noted that Woodard had similar symptoms 12 years prior, but not as severe. Woodard reported t...