Supreme Court Tosses Award Due to Change in Statutory Presumption of Compensability

The North Carolina Supreme Court overturned an award of benefits to a Wal-Mart employee because it was unclear whether the Workers’ Compensation Commission’s decision was based only on a presumption of compensability that the legislature eliminated. Case: Pine v. Wal-Mart Associates, No. 335A17, 12/07/2018, published. Facts: Patricia Pine worked for Wal-Mart for over 22 years. She tripped and fell while at work in December 2011. Pine complained of pain in her left knee, right hand, right wrist and right shoulder. Dr. James Comadoll released Pine to return to work in February 201...