A New Leaf, Inc. v. Webb

ELDER, Judge.

A New Leaf, Inc. and Erie Insurance Exchange (collectively “appellant”) appeal a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Commission (“commission”) awarding medical benefits to Elaine R. Webb (“claimant”). Appellant contends the commission erred when it concluded that the allergic contact dermatitis afflicting claimant was a compensable “disease” under the Workers’ Compensation Act (“Act”). For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

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FACTS

Claimant has been employed by appellant as a floral designer since October, 1993. Her duties include designing and constructing floral arrangements…