Richards v. Treasurer of the State

VICTOR C. HOWARD, Judge.

Bobby Richards (“Richards”) appeals from a decision of the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission (“Commission”) finding that the Treasurer of the State of Missouri, as Custodian of the Second Injury Fund (“Second Injury Fund”), is not hable for Richards’ preexisting carpal tunnel syndrome. Richards argues two points on appeal. In Point I, Richards argues that the Commission erred in denying Second Injury Fund liability, because Richards’ prior injuries constituted a hindrance or obstacle to employment and reemployment. In Point II, Richards argues that the…