Notable Cases

Administrative Law Judge found that Restaurant Franchise was not responsible for claimed injury to back and knee, or the spinal fusion recommended by treating physician as Judge found that the claimant was without any credibility as claimant “told so many contradictory things to so many people it is impossible to […]

Full Commission reversed Administrative Law Judge’s ruling finding that claimant sustained a compensable injury in the course and scope of employment with Casino when claimant fell while walking with crutches upon returning to work after being released from a prior injury. Instead, the Full Commission agreed with Employer that the […]

Full Commission reversed decision of Administrative Law Judge who had ordered casino employer to pay compensation and authorize surgery as a result of a claim that employee had been struck by elevator door while standing inside.  The Commission found instead that the testimony of the claimant was without credibility and […]

Received favorable ruling from Administrative Judge dismissing claim by finding that claimant did not sustain accidental injuries to upper extremities or disability arising from work with restaurant employer as claimant was determined to have been working in a separate business co-owned by claimant during the time claimant alleged injury with […]