No Benefits for Firefighter With Stress Injury Claim

The Arizona Court of Appeals upheld the denial of benefits for a firefighter’s stress injury claim. Case: Lawless v. Industrial Commission, No. 1 CA-IC 24-0009, 04/29/2025, published. Facts: Shawn Lawless worked as a firefighter and paramedic. He was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder in 2017 after he responded to the scene of a fatal watercraft accident while working for Lake Havasu City. Lawless participated in 24 counseling sessions for PTSD, then left his job to work for the Northern Arizona Fire District. In January 2022, Lawless received a verbal warning for fai...