Strickland v. Bowater, Inc.

Hearn, Judge:

In this workers’ compensation case, the appellant, Richard Strickland, a quadriplegic, argues the commission erred when it failed to require the respondents, Bowater, Inc. and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (Bowater), to pay the full cost of an unmodified van for Strickland. We affirm.

Strickland sustained an admitted accident to his head and neck on March 17, 1992, during the course of his employment with Bowater. Strickland was not initially disabled, but underwent surgery to remove a herniated disc from his cervical spine. As a result of complications during the surgery, he…