Pierson v. City of Topeka

Schroeder, J.:

*553 The City of Topeka (Topeka) appeals and Damon L. Pierson cross-appeals the decision of the Workers Compensation Board (the Board). We find Topeka prematurely appealed the Board's remand for the administrative law judge (ALJ) to determine whether Pierson's preaward medical expenses were reasonably necessary to cure and relieve his work-related injuries. Since the remand is a nonfinal agency action, we have no jurisdiction to address the issue, and that portion of Topeka's appeal is dismissed. The remaining issues on appeal involve whether Pierson is entitled to payment of his…