Truck Driver Found Dead in Cab, but Family Doesn't Get Benefits

The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld a determination that the family of a truck driver found dead in the cab of a truck on Christmas was not entitled to benefits. Case: Morsi v. JB Hunt Corp., No. 2024-WC-00399-COA, 06/24/2025, published. Facts: Hani Morsi worked for JB Hunt Corp. as an over-the-road truck driver. On Dec. 16, 2019, JB Hunt sent Morsi to recover an abandoned truck in Meridian. The next day, Morsi sent a message, saying he was sick and unable to drive. The fleet manager responded that Morsi needed to call “corporate safety.” On Dec. 18, 2019, Morsi’s sch...