Drunk Receives Workers Comp
May 25, 2001
The Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld a ruling by the Wisconsin Industry Review Commission that an employee who passed out in the cold while drunk on a business trip is entitled to Worker's Compensation. The Commission ruled that the employee was on the trip for business purposes. However, because he was injured while intoxicated, the Commission reduced his recovery by 15%.
-- Article Courtesy of InjuryBoard.com
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