Claude N. Fannin Wholesale Co. v. Thacker

GUDGEL, Judge:

The sole issue in this appeal is whether the Workers’ Compensation Board erred in assessing liability for a disabled worker’s medical expenses against his employer. Appellant, the employer, contends that it did. We disagree. Therefore, we affirm.

Appellee Willie Thacker sustained a work-related injury to his back on July 5, 1980 while employed by appellant. He filed a claim for disability benefits and the Special Fund was made a party to the proceedings after it became apparent that Thacker’s disability was due in part to the arousal of a preexisting back condition. After a…