Legal Opinion
Muhammad v. District of Columbia Department of Employment Services
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided January 5, 2012No. 10-AA-1049PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
FISHER, Associate Judge:
The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services denied workers’ compensation benefits to Jamil Muhammad, holding that his psychological injury did not arise out of and in the course of his employment. Because the Compensation Review Board’s decision and the underlying compensation order were based on an error of law, we reverse and remand for further proceedings.
I. Factual Background
On March 1, 2002, Jamil Muhammad was working as an electrician’s helper for Eastern Electric, Inc., in the District of Columbia. While attempting to lift several heavy cables,…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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