North Carolina Court of Appeals Reconsiders Impact of Equity Stake on Workers’ Compensation Benefits

A prolonged legal battle between a former partner at Cranfill Sumner LLP and his former employer took another turn as the case was presented before the North Carolina Court of Appeals. The contention centers around whether the partner’s equity stake in the law firm should affect the amount of workers’ compensation he receives. The former partner has been embroiled in this dispute for nearly two decades, arguing that his equity stake should not diminish his entitlement to disability benefits. For further details, visit the original report on Law360.