Laborer Proves Compensability of Conditions Related to Neck, Shoulder Injuries

The Illinois Appellate Court upheld an award of benefits for a laborer for conditions related to injuries he sustained to his neck and shoulder. Jacob Soto worked for the City of Chicago as a laborer. While shoveling asphalt during a paving project in June 2013, he suffered an injury to his left shoulder and neck. Initially, Soto was diagnosed with a torn labrum and underwent surgery to repair it in December 2013. After his shoulder surgery, Soto reported numbness in his left arm and hand, which had persisted ever since. Dr. Brian Cole evaluated Soto in December 2014. He opined that So...