National Farmers' Union Insurance v. Scofield

This appeal involves a dispute among three insurance carriers as to which is liable on a workers’ compensation claim involving one employer, Lane Electric Cooperative, and two successive injuries. The sole issue presented by National Farmers’ on this appeal is whether claimant’s condition is the responsibility of Wausau or National Farmers’. The referee ruled that claimant’s need for medical services and other compensation after May 23, 1977, stemmed from an injury on August 27,1974, while Wausau was on the risk. Wausau then appealed to the Workers’ Compensation Board. The Board reversed the…