Woessner v. Labor Max Staffing

No. 119,087 IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF KANSAS GARY L. WOESSNER, Deceased, Appellee, v. LABOR MAX STAFFING and XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellants. SYLLABUS BY THE COURT 1. In workers'-compensation hearings, the Kansas Rules of Evidence do not apply, and hearsay evidence may be admitted if it is reliable enough to consider as part of the decision at hand. The administrative law judge—and on review, the Workers Compensation Appeals Board—have the discretion to determine the sufficiency of the foundation provided for the admission of evidence. 2. An appellate court reviews…