Page v. Hercules, Inc.

MOORE, Justice.

Once again we address the issue of a claimant’s right to recover workers’ compensation under the “usual exertion rule” adopted in Duvall v. Charles Connell Roofing, Del.Supr., 564 A.2d 1132 (1989). There, we ruled that, irrespective of previous condition, an injury is compensable if the ordinary stress and strain of employment is a substantial cause of a claimant’s injury. Id. at 1136. Karla Page (“Page”) appeals a ruling of the Industrial Accident Board (the Board), affirmed by the Superior Court, denying her compensation from her former employer, Hercules, Inc. (Hercules),…