Thompson v. Capital Steel Co.

WHIPPLE, Judge.

Defendants, Capital Steel Company and Highlands Insurance Company, appeal the judgment of the hearing officer in favor of plaintiff, Johnny A. Thompson, awarding compensation benefits and medical expenses. We amend the judgment of the hearing officer, and as amended, we affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On April 9, 1990, Johnny A. Thompson filed a Disputed Claim for Compensation (LDOL-WC 1008 petition) with the Office of Worker’s Compensation Administration.1 Thompson sought compensation benefits and medical expenses for an on-the-job injury to his right hand from an accident…