Ft. Logan Mental Health Center v. Walker

I dissent.

Contrary to the holding of the majority, distress over a disciplinary action does not meet the Colorado statutory definition of injury and therefore is not compensable. *742Accordingly, I would set aside the Commission’s order.

A few more facts will help explain my position. As the majority has stated, the claimant was involved in an altercation with a patient. The patient complained to the hospital administration, and an investigation ensued. As a result, a corrective action against claimant was taken based on the hospital director’s conclusion that claimant had failed to comply with…