Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Blog

In Davis v. Woolworth Corporation(WCAB), the Commonwealth Court compelled an injured worker to attend an independent medical examination (IME) where the claimant had previously settled the wage loss (indemnity) portion of her claim and had not had an IME in the past seven years. The claimant argued, among other things, that the mere passage of time was not a basis on which to compel a claimant to attend an IME. The Court held that the passage of time is, in fact, grounds to compel such an exam. The Court cited long-established practice and case law which generally allow an employer to have a claimant attend an exam twice a year. To view the entire decision, click here