Legal Opinion

Hillen v. Tool King

Colorado Court of Appeals

Decided March 11, 1993No. 92CA0831PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion by

Judge JONES.

In this workers’ compensation case, Shelley A. Hillen (claimant) requests that lawn care services be awarded as medical benefits payable by respondents, Tool King (employer) and Colorado Compensation Insurance Authority (CCIA). We affirm the decision of the Panel to deny claimant payment for lawn care.

Claimant suffered a work-related injury which resulted in amputation of her left leg. The CCIA admitted liability for permanent total disability benefits and initially paid claimant for lawn care services based on the authorized treating physician’s recommendation. The…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. ABC Disposal Services v. FortierColorado Court of Appeals · 1990
  2. Atencio v. Quality Care, Inc.Colorado Court of Appeals · 1990
  3. Edward Kraemer & Sons, Inc. v. DowneyColorado Court of Appeals · 1992
  4. Sigman Meat Co. v. Industrial Claim Appeals OfficeColorado Court of Appeals · 1988
  5. City & County of Denver, School District 1 v. Industrial CommissionColorado Court of Appeals · 1984

3Cited by9 opinions

  1. Bouge v. SDI Corp., Inc.Colorado Court of Appeals · 1996
  2. Country Squire Kennels v. TarshisColorado Court of Appeals · 1995
  3. Cheyenne County Nursing Home v. Industrial Claim Appeals OfficeColorado Court of Appeals · 1995
  4. Kuziel v. Pet Fair, Inc.Colorado Court of Appeals · 1996
  5. Public Service Co. of Colorado v. Industrial Claim Appeals OfficeColorado Court of Appeals · 1999

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