Doyon Universal Services v. Allen

OPINION

CARPENETI, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Doyon Universal Services and Alaska National Insurance Company (collectively, “Doyon”) appeal the determination of the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board that Lawrence Allen’s small bowel obstruction was work-connected and that the Brussels sprouts he ingested at Doyon’s facility were a “substantial factor” in causing his disability. Because substantial evidence supports the Board’s determination, we affirm.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

A. Facts

Lawrence Allen was employed as a cook by Doyon at a remote site on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. While he was on…