Dancy v. Abbott Laboratories

*554EDMUNDS, Judge.

Plaintiff Evangeline Dancy (plaintiff) was employed by defendant Abbott Laboratories (employer) for approximately fifteen years. (Where appropriate, employer and its insurer, Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, will be designated collectively as defendants.) While working in the overwrap department, she began to experience pain and numbness in her hands. On 15 May 1991, plaintiff complained of pain in her arms and shoulders to Dr. Margaret Sowerwine, employer’s physician. Although nerve conduction tests of plaintiff’s upper extremities were within normal limits, Dr. Sowerwine…