United Parcel Service v. Likos

United Parcel Service (UPS) and its insurer Liberty Northwest Insurance Corporation (Liberty) seek review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) holding that UPS is responsible for claimant’s work-related carpal tunnel syndrome. We agree with UPS that the Board erred in assigning it responsibility for the claim and reverse the Board.

From 1985 to 1987, claimant worked for UPS, where her work involved lifting heavy boxes. She suffered a compensable but nondisabling left shoulder injury that Liberty accepted on behalf of UPS. That injury is not at issue here. From 1987 to 1993,…