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SD Supreme Court opinion bolsters work comp rights

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SD Supreme Court opinion bolsters work comp rights

Woman granted benefits for workplace injury even though she had been previously hurt

Jonathan Ellis
Jan 2
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SD Supreme Court opinion bolsters work comp rights

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Chief Justice Steven Jensen

An employee injured while performing work duties is entitled to receive work compensation benefits even though she previously had a similar injury, the South Dakota Supreme Court ruled.

The ruling, published Thursday, affirms decisions made by the South Dakota Department of Labor and Circuit Judge Christina Klinger, both finding that Destiny Schoon should have received benefits following the injury.

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