McDonald's Employee Shot At Work Entitled to Worker's Comp?
Here's part of the article:"Last August, a McDonalds employee was shot after he intervened in a domestic fight. He survived, but his employers insurer now says, they're not responsible. After fighting for his life in the hospital, McDonalds employee Nigel Haskett may now be fighting for reimbursement of his nearly $300,000 worth medical bills. On surveillance tape of the day of the incident, a man apparently slaps a woman in the face. With seconds Haskett tackles him. Seconds after Haskett re-enters the store and then collapses. Police say he was shot multiple times. A judge in the criminal proceedings called Haskett a hero. But now, the insurance agency representing McDonalds says he doesn't qualify for Worker's Compensation in this incident. And the franchise owner of that McDonalds says: don't jump to conclusions. "We are all grateful to Nigel and that's why it is so unfortunate that he's having a difficult time with the insurance claim however, the fact of the matter is t hat I do not have control over whether my employee's claim is paid by worker's Compensation. It is my understanding that there has not been a final determination by the Arkansas Worker's Compensation Commission. I am taking this very seriously, and doing what I can to help and I hope his claim will come to a quick resolution and the right thing will be done for my employee." But Haskett's attorney says he's entitled to the money, and will fight the insurance company for it in court. "They do everything they can not to pay a client."
Okay - shame on them. According to CNN, Haskell reportedly doesn't qualify for worker's comp because he went against company policy by interfering with a dispute between two customers. Oh Come On! The Judge was right. Haskell is a hero. And until MickyD's sees that, I know my family will not go anywhere near the Golden Arches.
