Court Orders Further Factfinding on Worker's Ability to Land Alternate Employment

The North Carolina Court of Appeals ordered additional proceedings on whether a worker was able to find alternate employment and on his potential wage-earning capabilities. Case: Hall v. Jones Lang LaSalle Inc., No. COA25-59, 11/05/2025, unpublished. Facts: Brian Hall worked for Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. as an operating engineer. He suffered injuries to his shoulder while at work in May 2019. Dr. Kevin Speer opined that Hall reached maximum medical improvement in March 2023. He assigned a 25% impairment rating. Procedural history: The Industrial Commission found that Hall&rsqu...