Sotomayor On the Bench After Breaking Her Shoulder at Home Monday
"Justice Sotomayor plans to continue with her schedule as usual,” a Supreme Court spokesperson said in a statement.
April 17, 2018 at 10:27 AM
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Sonia Sotomayor testifies in 2009 at her confirmation hearing. Photo by Diego M. Radzinschi/NATIONAL LAW JOURNAL U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor is participating in oral arguments today in spite of breaking her left shoulder in a fall at her Washington home Monday.
The court this morning issued this statement:
“Justice Sotomayor injured her left shoulder in a fall at her home Monday morning. Her doctor confirmed yesterday afternoon that her shoulder was broken. She will wear a sling for several weeks and will undergo physical therapy. Justice Sotomayor plans to continue with her schedule as usual.”
Sotomayor attended oral arguments on Monday. The justice is right-handed.
In addition to diabetes-related medical concerns, the 63-year-old justice has suffered other orthopedic injuries:
➤➤ In June 2009, before joining the court, she broke her ankle at New York's LaGuardia Airport as she rushed make a flight to Washington to meet with senators in anticipation of her confirmation hearing.
➤➤ In April 2014, Sotomayor tripped on a sidewalk in New York City and broke four bones in her hand. She wore a cast on her forearm and hand.
After the 2014 episode, Sotomayor said, “My mother thinks I'm clumsy.”
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