Green v. General Motors Corp.

Atcheson, J.:

*96 The Workers Compensation Board dismissed Amiel C. Green's claim against General Motors Corporation seeking benefits for an on-the-job injury. The Board found a lack of prosecution as provided in K.S.A. 2008 Supp. 44-523(f), despite Green's repeated requests for continuing treatment and temporary compensation. Green has appealed. The Board applied the wrong version of the statute. Under K.S.A. 2017 Supp. 44-523(f)(1), the correct version, lack of prosecution is determined differently and more favorably to Green. We, therefore, reverse and remand to the Board for further…