Krier v. John Morrell & Co.

HENDERSON, Justice.

John Morrell & Company (Employer) appeals from a circuit court judgment affirming a Department of Labor (Department) order that Employer reimburse Steven D. Krier (Krier) for a weight-loss program. We affirm.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL HISTORY

When Krier began to work with Employer in 1979 he weighed approximately 195 pounds. After about six months on the job, he suffered an injury to his left knee which was determined to be compensable under worker’s compensation. He was given lighter duty work, but his knee did not improve. Krier began to gain weight. Testimony established he gained…