Liberty Northwest Ins. Corp. v. Gilliland

At issue in this workers’ compensation case is which of two employers is responsible for claimant’s compensable carpal tunnel syndrome. The Workers’ Compensation Board (board) concluded that Holley Moulding (Holley) is responsible because claimant first sought medical treatment while working for that employer. Holley seeks review, arguing that Murphy Plywood (Murphy), claimant’s earlier employer, is responsible because claimant actually sought medical treatment while working there, notwithstanding the board’s finding to the contrary. We affirm.

The relevant facts are not in dispute. In 2001,…