Delaware Work Comp News

Published by Howdy Workers on May 11, 2021 May 22, 2021

The latest news about workers compensation in Delaware.

• Court Upholds Denial of Claim for Dental Benefits
  October 9, 2026
  The Delaware Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker’s benefits claim for damage to his lower teeth after he was struck in the head by a falling tree limb. Case:…
• High Court Denies Worker's Claim for Back Injury
  August 13, 2026
  The Delaware Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker’s claim that he suffered a back injury while mixing mortar. Case: Parker v. The Borsello Cos. Inc., No. 507, 2025, 08/10/2026,…
• No Benefits for Teacher Left Paraplegic After Spinal Stroke
  July 23, 2026
  The Delaware Superior Court upheld a denial of benefits to a third-grade teacher who suffered a spinal stroke at work, leaving her paraplegic. Case: Johnson v. Christiana School District, No. N25A-05-005 KMM,…
• Carrier Not Required to Cover Medical Marijuana for Victim of Violent Robbery
  May 5, 2026
  The Delaware Superior Court upheld the denial of authorization for the victim of a violent robbery to use medical marijuana to treat her psychiatric conditions. Rhonda Toomey worked for Family Dollar…
• Worker Who Allegedly Reported Mental Injury Doesn't Assert Viable Retaliation Claim
  April 24, 2026
  The Delaware Supreme Court ruled that a worker’s alleged report of a mental health injury before his termination was not enough to constitute a viable claim for workers’ compensation retaliation. Case:…
• Board Properly Reduces Benefits for Worker Capable of Returning to Job Market
  April 22, 2026
  The Delaware Superior Court upheld the reduction of a worker’s benefits for her injuries from a fall based on the evidence that she was physically capable of returning to work…

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