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The appellate court affirmed the Benefits Review Board's decision awarding William B. Emery continuing temporary partial disability benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act for his work-related shoulder injury, rejecting Admiralty Coatings' challenges to the award.
Court Rules in Favor of Injured Worker's Benefits
What Happened
William B. Emery, a worker at Admiralty Coatings Corporation, suffered a shoulder injury while working. He filed for continuing temporary partial disability benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act—a federal program that provides payments to maritime and harbor workers injured on the job. Admiralty Coatings disputed his claim and appealed the decision awarding him benefits.
The Court's Decision
The appeals court sided with Emery. The court upheld the earlier decision that approved his ongoing temporary partial disability payments for his work-related shoulder injury. The company's arguments against the award were rejected.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case reinforces that injured workers in maritime and harbor industries have legal protections to receive continuing benefits while they recover from work-related injuries. Even when employers challenge these claims, courts can enforce workers' rights to compensation. The ruling demonstrates that workers don't lose their benefits simply because a company disputes the injury or its severity.
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