Civil Suit for Worker's Alleged Injuries Not Barred by Estoppel

The Pennsylvania Superior Court revived a worker’s civil suit for her alleged injuries from a motor vehicle accident, finding that the doctrine of collateral estoppel did not bar her action. Case: Rehrig v. Hay, No. 1865 EDA 2025, 10/29/2026, unpublished. Facts: Karon Rehrig was involved in a motor vehicle accident in October 2021. At the time, Rehrig was working as a licensed practical nurse. She filed a workers’ compensation claim against her employer, asserting injuries to her right wrist, left shoulder, neck, back and head. A workers’ compensation judge found tha...