Trial Judge Correctly Weighed Evidence of Silica-Related Illness, Court Says

COLUMBIA, S.C. - A doctor who for some time treated the respiratory symptoms of a former Kohler Co. employee and later diagnosed him with silicosis was in the best position to determine that his illness was occupationally related, a state Supreme Court has held in affirming an award of compensation to the worker. Corbin v. Kohler Co., No. 3554 (S.C. Sup. Ct.).

The South Carolina Supreme Court on Oct. 7 said a lower court did not err when it determined the evidence presented on behalf of Kohler casting worker James R. Corbin favored an award of workers' compensation benefits, even …