Budd Co. v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION BY

judge SIMPSON.

Before the Court are the most recent 1 appeals of Tong Kan (Claimant) and the Budd Company (Employer) in complex, acrimonious litigation under the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act). 2 At issue are three Board orders covering matters at five different docket numbers. Lamenting the flight of common sense from this litigation, we wade into the swamp.

I. Background

A. Facts

The tortured history of this litigation requires explanation. Claimant worked for Employer as a tool and dye maker. Claimant sustained a work-related lower back injury in mid-May 1992 (1992 injury), and…