Hansen v. Harrah's

OPINION

These are consolidated appeals 1 from judgments dismissing both appellants’ complaints. For the reasons set forth hereinafter, we reverse and remand both cases to the district court.

The facts of each case are as follows:

Hansen: Hansen was a pinball-video repairman for Harrah’s. After he was injured at work, Hansen filed a workmen’s compensation claim. CDS, the claims administrator for Harrah’s, a “self-insured employer,” 2 rejected the claim. On appeal, however, a hearings officer decided Hansen was entitled to full benefits. Harrah’s subsequently fired Hansen. Hansen filed a complaint…