Gist v. Atlas Staffing, Inc.

LILLEHAUG, Justice.

Shortly after leaving his job at Atlas Staffing, Inc. ("Atlas"), respondent Anthony Gist was diagnosed with end stage renal disease ("ESRD")-kidney failure. His job with Atlas exposed him to silica, a known cause of ESRD. Gist sought workers' compensation benefits from Atlas and *27its insurer, Meadowbrook Claims Services (collectively, "appellants"). Appellants denied coverage, and Gist began receiving treatment from respondent/cross-appellant Fresenius Medical Care ("Fresenius"). Fresenius billed Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurer Medica for the costs of Gist's…