Court Clarifies 2nd Injury Fund Liability

The Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission may consider less serious injuries, disabilities or conditions in finding the Second Injury Fund liable for permanent total disability benefits. Case: Treasurer v. Parker, No. WD83030, 07/14/2020, published. Facts: Jonathan Parker is a 46-year-old man with a ninth-grade education. He began working for his family's tree service at the age of 16, splitting firewood and trimming trees. He then worked two factory jobs before going to work for Asplundh in 2004. At Asplundh, he performed duties exclusi...