Jassek v. North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance

KAPSNER, Justice.

[¶ 1] Michael Jassek appealed from a district court judgment affirming the binding dispute resolution decision of Workforce . Safety and Insurance (“WSI”) that denied payment for a myoelectric prosthesis. We conclude the district court did not have subject matter jurisdiction, and.we therefore vacate the judgment.

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[¶ 2] Jassek sustained a serious work-related injury resulting in amputation of his left hand above the wrist. Jassek filed an application for workers compensation benefits, and WSI accepted the claim and paid benefits. WSI approved purchase of a hook-style…