Wood v. Allison Apparel Marketing, Inc.

Opinion

WILLIS, J.

In this appeal, we consider (1) whether the Industrial Commission erred in failing to dismiss the claimant’s application for workers’ compensation benefits upon the employer’s plea of res judicata 1 , and (2) whether the finding of the Industrial Commission that the claimant failed to carry the burden of proof imposed by Code § 65.1-46.1 was supported by the evidence. We affirm the decision of the Industrial Commission.

In her June 2, 1988 application, the claimant, Norma Jean Wood, sought compensation from her employer, Allison Apparel Marketing, Inc., for carpal tunnel…