Workers Compensation Fund v. Silicone Distributing, Inc.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Six, J.:

This first impression workers compensation case examines the interrelationship of K.S.A. 44-532a and K.S.A. 44-503. The examination requires discussion and resolution of questions relating to the liability of the Workers Compensation Fund (the Fund).

The Fund appeals the district court’s affirmance of the Workers Compensation Director’s review awarding workers compensation benefits to the claimant, Chong Sun Nedzia. The district court held that the Fund is liable for the claimant’s award under K.S.A. 44-532a. We affirm.

Our jurisdiction arises…