Brenda Dubose v Prairie Farms
Release Date: 10-20-2020 (March 9, 2017 accident date)
Venue: St. Louis
Plot Summary: Claimant alleges back injuries from pulling a stack of milk crates and seeks benefits against the second injury fund. She asserts she retired early due to work environment changes after new management provided fewer accommodations related to her chronic back pain. Her expert assessed disability for prior back, knee, and wrists. The ALJ found no evidence of a "new" trauma to the back, and denied fund liability. The Commission in a 2-1 decision reversed the denial and awarded 57.15 weeks of benefits against the Fund.
Cast
ALJ Schaefer
Merlin, atty
Cunningham, atty
Berkin
Dolan
Petkovich
Hughes
