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IWITN #45: A Tragic Shooting Death & Injury Of Subway Employees

Posted on July 1, 2022

It is reported that one Subway Sandwich Artist was tragically murdered and that another was shot at an Atlanta Subway Sandwich Store.   A customer,  upset over too much mayo being placed upon a sandwich,  reportedly became violent and fired shots.  The tragedy is made worse as the son of the deceased worker was present. Dailymail.com The focus of this post will be with respect to the child who was present and their rights.  This will discuss the matter in light of California Law. Can The Child File a Workers’ Compensation Claim? Yes.  If the child's mother was a worker and passed, it is...

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IWITN #44: Did Tossed Food At A Wendy’s Employee Cause A Work Injury?

Posted on June 23, 2022

Had  a Wendy’s Frosty been involved, things could have been worse.  It is reported that  a Wendy’s Drive Thru Worker was  assaulted by nuggets, fries, and a drink. An unhappy customer  contended that the bag the food came with a guarantee of hot and crispy food.  She felt her order did not meet that standard.  It is reported that "[s]he said that she got spicy nuggets instead of normal ones, saying they were burnt." After profanity and outrage, it is reported she threw the bag of food at the worker.  Fox10phoenix.com Was There a Work Injury? From the facts, it does not appear that...

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CAN A NFL FOOTBALL PLAYER’S AMPUTATION FROM A COLLEGE INJURY BECOME A NFL WORK-RELATED COMPENSATION CLAIM? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #43

Posted on June 19, 2022

It is reported that Marcus Davenport of the NFL Saints recently had part of his pinky amputated.  It is reported that the injury was from his college career.  Over the years, however, he has had several surgeries to his his pinky.  During his professional career, in 2021, he had a surgery on the finger. cbssports.com This article will discuss whether a pre-existing injury can become a workers’ compensation injury. Can A Pre-Existing Injury Become Work-Related? Yes. California Workers’ Compensation Law provides that “industrial causation is established if the preponderance of evidence presented...

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THE “LUCKIEST” WOUNDED EMPLOYEE? INJURED WORKER IN THE NEWS, #42

Posted on June 13, 2022

Television Golf Reporter, Sage Steele, sustained an industrial injury when a line drive golf ball struck her in the face at a Professional Tournament.  She sustained facial injuries which included dental.  She reported that she "the luckiest person in the world to still be here."  Foxnews.com She reported "it is amazing how quickly life can change, right?” She reported that Steele said she has "a long way to go" in her recovery but extended thanks to all those who wished her well and her dentist for his extensive care. Foxnews.com This fact pattern addresses many issues in workers' compensation. ...

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