Scott Wilson Successfully Defends Occupational Cardiac Stress Claim

    Successfully defended an occupational cardiac stress claim.  The employee produced three medical experts to support the allegation that his stressful work environment caused him to suffer a heart attack.  On cross-examination, each of the medical witnesses admitted the employee’s work-related stress was similar in character to many other occupations.  After the matter was tried to conclusion, the Judge ruled the employee failed to meet his burden as he did not show the stress was peculiar to his work.

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