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Gabriel v. Industrial Commission of Arizona - Memo Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - Division 2 - April 2, 2025
Facts: Kristine Gabriel, a school employee, suffered a concussion in November 2018 and filed a worker’s compensation claim, which was...
Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
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Vande Krol v. Superstition/Benchmark - Opinion - Supreme Court of Arizona - March 26, 2025
Arizona Supreme Court Facts: Robert Vande Krol, a firefighter employed by Superstition Fire & Medical District, filed a workers'...
Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
Mar 261 min read
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City of Phoenix v. Tyken Solie - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - March 11, 2025
Facts: Tyken Solie, a patrol officer for the City of Phoenix, experienced anxiety and difficulty sleeping after responding to a...
Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
Mar 181 min read
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Amenya v. Mentor/AIU - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - March 11, 2025
Facts:  ​ Belinda Amenya, an assisted living caregiver, was attacked by a resident on January 1, 2023, resulting in injuries to her neck,...
Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
Mar 181 min read
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Lawless v. Northern AZ Consolidated Fire Dist - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - March 4, 2025
Facts: Shawn Lawless, a firefighter and paramedic, filed a claim for workers' compensation benefits for a mental stress injury, citing...
Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
Mar 42 min read
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Bowser v. Pulice/Argonaut - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - March 4, 2025
Facts: Roger Bowser, a foreman, sustained a facial injury in 2002 while working, resulting in dental damage and temporomandibular...
Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
Mar 41 min read
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J-King Excavating v. Conley - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - February 27, 2025
Facts: Amber Conley was hired by Bob Michael Ellis, the sole owner of J-King Excavation, LLC, in May 2022 to be a ground worker. Conley...
Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
Feb 282 min read
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Bunn v. UPS/LM - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - February 25, 2025
Facts: Brenda Bunn, a loader for UPS, was injured on April 7, 2023, when a heavy box pinned her shoulder. She continued to work but...
Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
Feb 251 min read
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Gurashi v. Intermountain/Zurich - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - February 4, 2025
Facts Maki Gurashi, a forklift operator for Ascend Staffing Agency, injured his back and right leg on December 6, 2022, while stepping...
Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
Feb 51 min read
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City of Tucson v. Industrial Commission of Arizona - Memo Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - January 27, 2025
Facts: Christopher Mercer, a paramedic with the Tucson Fire Department since 2008, began experiencing mental health issues in 2017,...
Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
Jan 302 min read
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ICA Special Fund Division v. Rey - COA Div 1 - January 23, 2025 - Memo Decision
Facts: Nelson Rey, an employee of Northern Arizona Healthcare, suffered two industrial injuries: one to his right elbow in 2003 and...
Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
Jan 232 min read
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Tucson USD v. Industrial Commission - Memo Decision - COA Div. 1 - January 7, 2025
Facts: Caitlain Torres, a school monitor for Tucson Unified School District (TUSD), injured her ankle in August 2022 while breaking up a...
Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
Jan 82 min read
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Mitchel v. Industrial Commission - Memo Decision - COA Div. 1 - December 31, 2024
Facts: James Mitchell sustained a work-related injury in July 2022 and received workers' compensation benefits.  ​ In May 2023, an...
Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
Dec 31, 20242 min read
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Sherman vs. Industrial Commission (Memo Decision)
Facts: Jay Sherman, an employee of Conn’s, Inc., claimed he suffered a compensable injury while wrapping a mattress for delivery.  ​...
Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
Dec 26, 20241 min read
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Enriquez v. Industrial Commission - Court of Appeals Division One (Memo Decision)
Case Summary Facts: Samuel Enriquez, the petitioner, suffered two industrial injuries in 2018 while working as a butcher and cook for...
Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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