Ruse v. Sedgwick County

Meyer, J.:

This is a workers’ compensation action by appellee Roberta Ruse (claimant). Separate actions were filed against Sedgwick County and the State of Kansas. The actions were consolidated in the Division of Workers’ Compensation. On November 16, 1983, the administrative law judge awarded judgment in favor of claimant and against the State of Kansas, appellant, and State Self-Insurance Fund, its insurance carrier. The District Court of Sedgwick County affirmed the award of the administrative law judge. The State of Kansas appeals.

Appellant first contends the district court erred in ruling…