Young, David v. Young Electric Co.
Employee David Young appealed the denial of temporary disability benefits and limitations on medical expenses from a trial court order, stemming from a neck injury sustained at Young Electric Co. The employer initially denied the claim and delayed providing a panel of physicians, later refusing to schedule an appointment with the selected doctor. The Appeals Board affirmed the trial court's finding of a work-related accident and ordered reimbursement for all causally-related medical expenses incurred after May 20, 2015, modifying the order to authorize Dr. Lanford for ongoing treatment instead of the employer-selected physician. However, the Board upheld the denial of temporary disability benefits, citing the employee's failure to provide sufficient medical proof of work restrictions. The case was remanded for further proceedings consistent with the modified decision.