Bedini v. Frost

Plaintiff Frances Bedini appeals the Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner’s denial of her workers’ compensation claim. We affirm.

Plaintiff was hired by a medical clinic in March 1992 as a medical receptionist/medical assistant. Although she had prior experience as a medical receptionist, she had never worked as a medical assistant. She expressed an interest in a career as a medical assistant, and saw the job as an opportunity for on-the-job training. When she was hired, her employer explained the duties of the job to her.

After a few weeks at the job, plaintiff’s enthusiasm waned, and…