Frazier v. H.C. Price/Ciri Construction JV

OPINION

COMPTON, Justice.

Richard Frazier, an injured worker, gave notice of his intention to introduce into evidence before the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) a written medical report prepared at the request and expense of his employer. After the employer asserted a right to cross-examine the authors of the report, the Board held that Frazier should bear the costs of the cross-examination. We reverse.

*104I. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Richard Frazier was injured on the job when he inhaled smoke from burning polyurethane foam. His employer, H.C. Price/CIRI Construction Joint Venture…