Stefanski v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office of the State

STERNBERG * , J.

Petitioner, Richard Stefanski (claimant), seeks review of a final order of the Industrial Claim Appeals Office (Panel) determining that the final admission of liability (FAL) filed by Sanco Industries and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (collectively employer) automatically closed his claim. We set aside the order and remand.

Claimant suffered a compensable back injury in May 1998 and later injured his right foot during exercise therapy for the back injury. Claimant also complained of left-hand symptoms.

Employer filed the FAL in March 1999, terminating temporary disability and…