Five Things You Need to Know: 11/7, Wednesday Edition

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1) OK: Court Denies PTSD Benefits for Former News Cameraman

John Christopher Biebrich, former videographer for KOKH Channel 25, has recorded some tragic events during his career, with things sometimes too graphic to be released on tv, writes Randy Ellis of NewsOK. Biebrich requested work comp benefits for PTSD from covering these events, which included “…an interview with a father who described having his two girls ripped from his arms by a tornado in Piedmont,” per the article. “…The court ruled Biebrich's mental injury was not compensable because it did not arise ‘directly as a result of a compensable physical injury’ as required by law.”

2) WV: Nurse Sues Hospital for an Alleged Unsafe Work Environment

Princeton resident and operating room nurse Mary Wills has filed a lawsuit against Princeton Community Hospital Association Inc. and/or Princeton Community Hospital Foundation Inc., alleging her employer did not provide a safe work environment, writes Angelica Saylo Pilo of the West Virginia Record. “…According to the complaint, on Sept. 29, 2016, Wills was fulfilling her duties in the operating room of Princeton Community Hospital when she was caused to fall and be injured due to a dangerous condition. The suit says Wills sustained injuries, resulting in pain and suffering, mental anguish, inconvenience and emotional distress,” writes Saylo Pilo. “…Wills seeks trial by jury, all damages, interest, costs, attorney fees and all other proper and just relief.”

3) Olympic Medalist to Speak at NWCDC 2018

The National Workers' Compensation & Disability Conference (NWCDC) is scheduled to take place Dec. 5-7, 2018 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, according to its website. The keynote speaker will be “…seven-time Olympic medalist Shannon Miller,” who “…will kick things off with a motivating look at how the gold-medal mindset helps overcome challenges and inspires success, whether on the competition floor or in the workplace.” A new “Orientation Session” will take place at the beginning of that week, to get attendees old and new acquainted with how the conference works, including tips and tricks to get through the sessions with some extra background and knowledge. To register, and for more information, click here. Check back to WorkersCompensation.com as the event gets closer, and as more details emerge. Also, check below for information about the Kids' Chance charity golf tournament. 

4) Kids’ Chance to Host Golf Outing Before NWCDC 2018

Kids’ Chance will hold a charity golf event before NWCDC this year. “It will take place on December 4, 2018 at the historic Las Vegas National Golf Club, near the Las Vegas Strip. The event kicks off with registration and breakfast at 7:00 a.m. and tee off at 8:30 a.m.,” according to WorkersCompensation.com President and CEO Bob Wilson in a recent Cluttered Desk blog post. “People interested in participating or sponsoring may learn more here.” Kids’ Chance helps get scholarships to children with parents who have been seriously injured or killed while working.

5) CA: Medical Supply Co. Sued by Former Employee for Alleged Unpaid Wages

Stockton resident Mitchell McChristian has filed a lawsuit against Scientific Specialties Inc. and Does 1 through 100, alleging he wasn’t paid proper wages, writes Noddy A. Fernandez of the Northern California Record. “…The plaintiff alleges he and other class members worked more than eight hours in a day and 40 hours in a week during their employment with defendant but were not paid for all regular and/or overtime wages earned and missed meal period and rest breaks,” per the article. McChristian requests proper wages, interest, and any other relief.

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