Copeland v. Johnson Group, Inc.

Pierron, J.:

After remand from this court, Johnson Group, Inc., (Johnson) and Travelers Insurance Company (Travelers) appeal the decision of the Workers Compensation Board (Board) awarding Fannie L. Copeland work disability benefits based on a finding that Copeland made a good faith effort to find appropriate employment and that Johnson failed to offer Copeland an accommodated position.

The facts in this case can be found at Copeland v. Johnson Group, Inc., 24 Kan. App. 2d 306, 944 P.2d 179 (1997). We remanded the case to the Board in light of the following principles:

“In attempting to…