Court: Nebraska Supreme Court
Citation: 309 Neb. 726
Opinion Date: July 16, 2021
Judge: Per Curiam
Areas of Law: Government & Administrative Law, Labor & Employment Law, Personal Injury
The Supreme Court vacated the order of the compensation court requiring Defendants to modify an existing home or potentially build a unit to meet the accessibility requirements of Allen Michael Lewis, holding that the compensation court’s order did not provide a meaningful basis for appellate review.
Lewis was injured in the course of his employment with MBC, resulting in the amputation of his left leg. Because of his restrictions, Lewis sought modification of his rental property from MBC and filed a motion to compel that would direct MBC to build the accessible house for his use. The compensation court found that Lewis’ proposed house was not reasonable and necessary but directed MBC either to find an existing home to which modifications could be made or, alternatively, to provide housing for Lewis by either building or purchasing an accessible home for him. The Supreme Court vacated the order below, holding (1) the compensation court’s order was confusing and the undertakings of each party were unclear; and (2) this case is remanded for the compensation court to enter an order in compliance with Workers’ Comp. Ct. R. Of Proc. 11.
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