Fredrick v. WELLMAN, INC.

Appellant Joann Fredrick challenges a circuit court order upholding a determination of the Appellate Panel of the Workers’ Compensation Commission that Fredrick is not entitled to benefits because she concealed her history of back problems when seeking employment with Respondent Wellman, Inc. 1 We affirm.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Beginning in 1991, Fredrick worked for Wellman as a spinning operator for approximately thirteen years. During the latter part of this time period, Fredrick began seeking treatment for lower back pain from her family physician, Dr. Jerry Crosby. Dr. Crosby’s December…