Baier v. North Dakota Workers Compensation Bureau

NEUMANN, Justice.

[¶ 1] Harold Baier appeals from a district court judgment affirming a Workers Compensation Bureau order denying his reapplication for benefits. Concluding the doctrine of administrative res judicata barred the Bureau from relying upon Baier’s termination from employment to deny wage loss benefits, we reverse and remand.

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[¶ 2] While working for Interstate Brands Corporation (“Interstate”) as a dough mixer, Baier suffered work-related injuries to his right shoulder and his back in 1993 and 1995, respectively. The Bureau accepted claims and paid benefits for those injuries.…