Baxter v. L. T. Walls Construction Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Lockett, J.:

Claimant Larry J. Baxter appeals the denial of workers’ compensation and thé finding that his second injury did not aggravate the preexisting condition for which he had received a settlement for total permanent partial disability. The Kansas Court of Appeals, pursuant to Rule 7.042 (b) and (d) (235 Kan. lxxiv), affirmed the trial court. We reverse the decision on this issue.

Claimant Baxter filed a claim for compensation for a second back injury. The second injury occurred January 6, 1983, when Baxter slipped and fell while performing…