Narrative Opinion Summary
Robert G. Wright, Jr. sustained a 30% permanent partial disability due to a work-related accident in 2010. The Labor and Industrial Relations Commission awarded him medical expenses, temporary total disability benefits, and future medical treatment. TG Missouri Corporation and The Hartford Insurance Companies, Ltd. appealed this decision. The court found the Commission's ruling to be supported by competent and substantial evidence and affirmed the award. The court reviewed the parties' briefs and the legal file, concluding that the claims of error were without merit, with no legal errors identified. An extended opinion detailing the facts and legal principles was deemed unnecessary; however, a memorandum opinion outlining the reasons for the decision was provided for the parties. The judgment was affirmed pursuant to Rule 84.16(b).
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation of Commission's Awardssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court affirmed the award of medical expenses, temporary total disability benefits, and future medical treatment provided by the Commission.
Reasoning: The Labor and Industrial Relations Commission awarded him medical expenses, temporary total disability benefits, and future medical treatment.
Appellate Review under Rule 84.16(b)subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court utilized Rule 84.16(b) to affirm the judgment without an extended opinion, citing no need for detailed exposition of facts and legal principles.
Reasoning: The judgment was affirmed pursuant to Rule 84.16(b).
Standard of Review for Administrative Agency Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court applies the standard of review to determine if the Commission's decision is supported by competent and substantial evidence.
Reasoning: The court found the Commission's ruling to be supported by competent and substantial evidence and affirmed the award.