Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / May 25, 2021
Karen Ritchie vs. Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corp. and Travelers Casualty Ins. of America
Karen Ritchie filed a workers' compensation claim against her employer, Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corp., and its insurer, alleging a compensable work-related occupational disease, permanent total disability, and seeking medical expenses and disfigurement damages. The Labor and Industrial Relations Commission found in Ritchie's favor, awarding her benefits. On appeal, the employer and insurer challenged the Commission's findings regarding the occupational disease, timely notice, permanent total disability, and entitlement to medical treatment. The appellate court affirmed the Commission's award in its entirety.