Hanten v. Palace Builders, Inc.

GILBERTSON, Justice.

[¶ 1.] Connie Hanten appeals the circuit court’s order reversing a Department of Labor decision that her tendonitis condition is work-related and therefore compensable. We affirm.

FACTS & PROCEDURE

[¶2.] Connie Hanten (Hanten) was employed by Palace Builders, Inc. (Palace) in 1979 as a clerical worker, which, beginning in 1982, involved the use of computers. In 1989, Hanten began developing pain, numbness, and a tingling sensation in her right hand and arm. She reported her injury to Palace and began treatment with a chiropractor.

[¶ 3.] Hanten’s symptoms grew worse. In…