'Voluntary' Kickball Game Injury Falls Under Workers' Comp, Court Rules - Michael E. Chase, Workforce
The South Carolina Supreme Court recently ruled that injuries incurred during a company kickball game must be covered under workers' comp. The employee responsible for organizing the event and 'impliedly required' to participate broke his tibia and fibula during the friendly game. Due to his role in the event the court ruled that his injuries would be covered after initially having his claim rejected. Read more here