Episode 78: When is Specificity of Occupational Duties Specific Enough?

A recent Board Panel Decision overturned a Judge’s ruling that the claimant had a compensable repetitive use claim. Christian Sison is joined Senior Associate Olivia Barna and her Paralegal, Brenna O’Brien, to discuss how this happened. Well-versed in occupational disease claims, Olivia and Brenna dive into Matter of Skanska Civil USA Northeast to give takeaways to employers about how use job duties for a positional advantage in litigation. What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm featuring moderator Christian Sison. It is the original forum in which real attorneys discuss workers' compensation issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. The goal of the show is to showcase the diverse perspectives of the attorneys handling workers' compensation cases. Attorneys discuss case law trends, practical litigation strategies, and hot topics.Special Guests: Brenna O'Brien and Olivia Barna.