Nale v. ETHAN ALLEN

STEELMAN, Judge.

Plaintiff was required to prove, by expert medical testimony, that her right knee injury was a direct and natural result of her compensable left knee injury. This causal link was not established by plaintiffs expert witness. As to defendant’s second argument, there is a conflict in the findings of the Industrial Commission, and this matter is remanded for additional findings of fact.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

In July 2005, Linda.Weatherly Nale (plaintiff) was employed as an interior designer in Charlotte at Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (Ethan Allen). Her duties included…