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The content on this blog is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. The views and opinions expressed in the posts are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of my firm, Arizona's Work Injury Firm. Readers should not act upon any information provided on this blog without seeking professional legal counsel.


Bowser v. Pulice/Argonaut - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - March 4, 2025
Facts: Roger Bowser, a foreman, sustained a facial injury in 2002 while working, resulting in dental damage and temporomandibular...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
Mar 4, 20251 min read


J-King Excavating v. Conley - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - February 27, 2025
Facts: Amber Conley was hired by Bob Michael Ellis, the sole owner of J-King Excavation, LLC, in May 2022 to be a ground worker. Conley...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
Feb 28, 20252 min read


Bunn v. UPS/LM - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - February 25, 2025
Facts: Brenda Bunn, a loader for UPS, was injured on April 7, 2023, when a heavy box pinned her shoulder. She continued to work but...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
Feb 25, 20251 min read


Gurashi v. Intermountain/Zurich - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - February 4, 2025
Facts Maki Gurashi, a forklift operator for Ascend Staffing Agency, injured his back and right leg on December 6, 2022, while stepping...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
Feb 5, 20251 min read


City of Tucson v. Industrial Commission of Arizona - Memo Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - January 27, 2025
Facts: Christopher Mercer, a paramedic with the Tucson Fire Department since 2008, began experiencing mental health issues in 2017,...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
Jan 30, 20252 min read


ICA Special Fund Division v. Rey - COA Div 1 - January 23, 2025 - Memo Decision
Facts: Nelson Rey, an employee of Northern Arizona Healthcare, suffered two industrial injuries: one to his right elbow in 2003 and...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
Jan 23, 20252 min read


Tucson USD v. Industrial Commission - Memo Decision - COA Div. 1 - January 7, 2025
Facts: Caitlain Torres, a school monitor for Tucson Unified School District (TUSD), injured her ankle in August 2022 while breaking up a...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
Jan 8, 20252 min read


Mitchel v. Industrial Commission - Memo Decision - COA Div. 1 - December 31, 2024
Facts: James Mitchell sustained a work-related injury in July 2022 and received workers' compensation benefits. In May 2023, an...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
Dec 31, 20242 min read


Sherman vs. Industrial Commission (Memo Decision)
Facts: Jay Sherman, an employee of Conn’s, Inc., claimed he suffered a compensable injury while wrapping a mattress for delivery. ...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
Dec 26, 20241 min read


Enriquez v. Industrial Commission - Court of Appeals Division One (Memo Decision)
Case Summary Facts: Samuel Enriquez, the petitioner, suffered two industrial injuries in 2018 while working as a butcher and cook for...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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