Tyler v. Hannaford Bros.

The plaintiff, Priscilla Tyler, appeals an order of the Superior Court {McHugh, J.) applying collateral estoppel to findings made by the New Hampshire Compensation Appeals Board (Board) in a subsequent civil action against the defendant, Hannaford Brothers (Hannaford). We reverse and remand.

The record contains the following facts. On June 27, 2003, while employed by Suray Promotions, Inc. (Suray) as a food product demonstra*243tor, the plaintiff slipped on a wet floor at Hannaford’s supermarket in Raymond, injuring her back. She filed a workers’ compensation claim and began receiving benefits for…