Rodriguez v. Henkle Drilling & Supply Co.

Larson, J.:

Victoria Rodriguez, surviving wife of Candelario Rodriguez, appeals the trial court’s confirmation of the Director of Workers Compensation’s decision affirming the administrative law judge’s rulings in three consolidated workers compensation claims.

The first claim arose out of Candelario’s injury to his right knee while performing services on an irrigation well for his employer, Henkle Drilling & Supply Co. (Henkle), in September of 1985.

He experienced pain and surgery was scheduled for April of 1986, but he continued to work at Henkle. His treating physician, Dr. John Gilbert,…