State v. Kenner Products, Unpublished Decision (9-9-1999)

MEMORANDUM DECISION

In 1975, relator, Morris Ellis, severely fractured the bones in his right hand while employed by respondent Kenner Products ("Kenner"). Following his injury, relator underwent several surgical procedures, extensive physical therapy, and long-term chiropractic treatment. Unfortunately, relator was unable to regain the use of his hand and was ultimately awarded permanent total disability ("PTD") compensation.

Following his injury, relator continued chiropractic treatment until June 1997, when he was examined by Dr. Jose Chavez at the behest of Kenner Products. Dr. Chavez…