Long-Haul COVID-19 Illness May Qualify as a Disability Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Although most people with COVID-19 recover within weeks, some continue to experience symptoms months or longer following initial infection or [...]
No Double Liability to Amputee for Loss of Foot and Toes in Workers’ Compensation Matter
In a recent decision, the Nebraska Supreme Court considered whether the discontinuance of temporary partial disability benefits triggered the payment [...]
Nebraska Supreme Court emphasizes statute of limitations and uniformity of policies in employment discrimination and retaliation claims
The Nebraska Supreme Court recently ruled on claims for disability discrimination and alleged retaliation against an employee for her filing [...]
Nebraska Supreme Court defines “restore” and “suitable employment” for vocational rehabilitation plans
Nebraska law permits the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court to approve vocational rehabilitation plans for certain injured workers to facilitate their [...]
Federal Appellate Court Rules that Obesity is Not a Disability (Most of the Time)
In a case of first impression for the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, the court ruled [...]
Iowa Court of Appeals Issues New Decision on the Coming and Going Rule
The Iowa Court of Appeals recently reviewed several exceptions to the going and coming rule. In Seaman vs. Burgess Health [...]
The Search for “Bigfoot” Continues—The Iowa Court of Appeals Yet Again Finds Insufficient Evidence to Meet the Seemingly Unattainable Standard for Reversing for Workers’ Compensation Decisions
The search for the “Bigfoot” of the legal community continues, specifically the search for a case reversing final agency action [...]
