HOOD v. LINCARE HOLDINGS, INC.

No. 21-0754.

894 S.E.2d 890 (2023)

Robert HOOD, Petitioner, v. LINCARE HOLDINGS, INC., Respondent.

Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.

Filed: November 8, 2023.

Concurring and Dissenting Opinion of Justice Hutchison November 9, 2023.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William C. Gallagher, Esq. , CASSIDY, COGAN, SHAPELL & VOEGELIN, LC, Wheeling, West Virginia, Counsel for Petitioner.

Jeffrey M. Carder, Esq. , Lisa Warner Hunter, Esq. , WILLIAM J. FERREN & ASSOCIATES, Hartford, Connecticut, Counsel for Respondent.


While descending a short set of stairs from a customer's porch after making a delivery for his employer, Robert Hood felt a "pop" and pain in his right knee. He was later diagnosed with a right knee sprain. Mr. Hood did not slip, trip, or fall, and he was not carrying anything. The West Virginia Workers' Compensation Board...

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