Hagler v. Micron Technology, Inc.

BISTLINE, Justice.

Elsie Hagler was hired by Micron Technology Inc., in April of 1983. In the spring of 1984 she was working as a photo operator in Micron’s wafer fabrication department. Because her job put her in contact with various chemicals, she wore vinyl gloves to protect her hands. However, in spite of these precautions, she developed a rash on her wrists. She had Dr. Gerald G. Overly, a dermatologist, examine the rash in June of 1984. Dr. Overly performed a fungus test; the results were negative. He determined that Hagler had “contact dermatitis,” which was caused by an allergic…