American Printing House for the Blind v. Brown

OPINION OF THE COURT

An Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) determined that the claimant’s gradual injury and disability became manifest on June 5, 2000, at which time Mutual Insurance Company of America (MICOA) covered the employer’s workers’ compensation liability. Appealing, MICOA asserted that the injury did not become manifest until January 11, 2001, when a physician informed the claimant of her work-related gradual injury and when KESA provided coverage. Distinguishing authority concerning the notice requirement and the applicable period of limitations, the Workers’ Compensation Board and the…