Supreme Court Unanimously Overturns Denial of Benefits for Worker's Back Surgery

The New Hampshire Supreme Court overturned a denial of benefits for a worker’s back surgery following two on-the-job accidents as unreasonable and unsupported by the record evidence. Case: In re Appeal of Cruz, No. 2017-0410, 05/18/2018, published. Facts: Jose Cruz injured his back while at work in July 2014. He was diagnosed with a lumbar strain and placed on light duty work restrictions. Cruz’s condition had not yet stabilized before he injured himself again in a fall while at work in December 2014. He received additional work restrictions after the second accident. Cruz...