Judge Should Have Considered Case, Despite no Response to Motion

The Kentucky Administrative Regulations require a judge to adjudicate an insurer's motion to reopen on the merits, even if the claimant does not file a response within 20 days, according to a published decision from the Kentucky Supreme Court. Case: Crawford & Co. v. Wright, No. 2008-SC-000646-WC, 5/21/09, published. Facts: Joseph Wright injured his knees while working for the Webster County Coal Corp. in December 1987. The court's opinion does not describe his injuries, but does state that he settled the claim aga...