Legal Opinion
Groce v. Vanmeter Contracting, Inc.
Missouri Court of Appeals
Decided February 15, 2018No. 2017–SC–000225–WCPublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT BY JUSTICE VENTERS
Jamie Groce, an employee of VanMeter Contracting, Inc. (VanMeter), suffered a disabling injury in a workplace accident. Groce alleged that the accident was due, in part, to VanMeter's violations of workplace safety regulations, which if true, would entitle her to a 30% increase in benefits pursuant to KRS 342.165(1). The ALJ rejected her claim for enhanced benefits, but the Workers' Compensation Board (Board) reversed the ALJ. The Court of Appeals *680reversed the Board's decision and reinstated the judgment of the ALJ. Groce now appeals and, upon review, we…
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