Liberty Northwest Ins. Corp. v. Nichols

While at work, claimant broke his tooth on an employer-supplied snack. He filed a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Employer’s insurer denied the claim on the ground that claimant’s injury was not sufficiently work related. An administrative law judge (ALJ) disapproved the denial and ordered insurer to accept the claim and provide benefits. The Workers’ Compensation Board (board) affirmed. Insurer seeks judicial review, arguing (as it did below) that the injury was not compensable because it resulted from a recreational or social activity. Because the facts are undisputed, we review…