SAIF Corp. v. Kelly

SAIF seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board that applied the last injurious exposure rule to assign SAIF responsibility for claimant’s occupational disease. We reverse and remand.

Claimant, a printing press operator, sought treatment for wrist and arm pain in 1988, while employed by an insured of Kemper Insurance Company (Kemper). Claimant’s physician, Dr. Gill, diagnosed carpal tunnel syndrome, which the employer accepted. In 1990, Gill performed surgery. Claimant’s condition improved, but he continued to experience some pain in his left elbow and right thumb. In January…