Crider's Furs, Inc. v. Atkinson

Johnson, Judge.

Kevin Atkinson injured his back while working for Crider’s Furs in December 1992. He underwent back surgery in March 1993. Although Atkinson continued to experience pain and movement limitations related to his back condition, he continued to work for Crider’s Furs until July 1993, when he left his job for reasons unconnected with his back injury.

Atkinson immediately began a new job with a different employer. He continued to experience symptoms of back injury, how ever, and as a result stopped working in January 1994 and has not been employed since. He underwent a second back…