Ridnour v. Kenneth R. Johnson, Inc.

Knudson, J.:

The respondent, Kenneth R. Johnson, Inc., and its insurance carrier, General Casualty (hereinafter collectively “Johnson”), appeal from the final order of Kansas Workers Compensation Board (Board), contending the injuries of Chad D. Ridnour, claimant, did not arise out of and in the course of his employment. Respondent challenges the sufficiency of the evidence to support the Board’s findings and its construction of K.S.A. 2004 Supp. 44-508(f).

The following question is raised on appeal: (1) Does the “going and coming” rule codified in K.S.A. 2004 Supp. 44-508(f) preclude an award…