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Constance B. Smith, Claimant/Appellant, v. Kindercare Learning Centers, Employer/Respondent, and Employers Insurance of Wausau, Insurer/Respondent, and Planet Insurance Company c/o Crawford & Company, Insurer/Respondent.

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Affirmed

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This slip opinion is subject to revision and may not reflect the final opinion adopted by the Court. Opinion Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District Case Style: Constance B. Smith, Claimant/Appellant, v. Kindercare Learning Centers, Employer/Respondent, and Employers Insurance of Wausau, Insurer/Respondent, and Planet Insurance Company c/o Crawford & Company, Insurer/Respondent. Case Number: Nos. 71715 & 71716 Handdown Date: 08/26/1997 Appeal From: Labor and Industrial Relations Commission Counsel for Appellant: Constance Smith Counsel for Respondent: Ernie Braiser, David S. Ware and Paul F. Keeven Opinion Summary: None Citation: Opinion Author: PER CURIAM Opinion Vote: AFFIRMED. Ahrens, P. J., Crandall, Jr., and Karohl, JJ., concur. Opinion:

O R D E R Constance B. Smith, claimant, appeals from two final awards by the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission that denied her compensation. The awards are supported by competent and substantial evidence on the whole record. An extended opinion would have no precedential value. The awards are affirmed. Rule 84.16(b). Separate Opinion: None This slip opinion is subject to revision and may not reflect the final opinion adopted by the Court.

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