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- Title: Copeland v. Johnson Group
- Author : Court of Appeals of Kansas
- Release Date : January 29, 1997
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 62 KB
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In this workers compensation case, Johnson Group, Inc., (Johnson) and Travelers Insurance Company (Travelers), appeal the decision of the Workers Compensation Board (Board) awarding Fannie L. Copeland permanent partial disability benefits based on a finding of 80% work disability. Johnson argues the Board erred in awarding permanent partial disability because Johnson proffered accommodated work to Copeland within her physical restrictions. Alternatively, Johnson argues there is no evidence to support the Board's finding that Copeland had a 100% wage loss. We reverse and remand for further proceedings. For nearly 6 years, Copeland worked as a press operator at Duggins Cleaners, a dry cleaning facility owned by Johnson. She testified she began having pain in her right arm and hand in January 1993. The pain gradually moved to her left arm and hand. Through Johnson, she sought and received medical treatment from Dr. John O'Mailey, who first prescribed splints and then sent her to Dr. Brad Storm for evaluation.