Kenneth Jones and Treasurer of the State of Missouri-Custodian of the Second Injury Fund Missouri Cases

Harley-Davidson Motor Company and its insurer appealed a final award from the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission in favor of Kenneth Jones for a work-related injury. Appellants argued Jones failed to provide timely written notice of his lower back injury and that the Commission failed to make specific factual findings. The appellate court affirmed the Commission's award, holding that the employer was not prejudiced by the lack of written notice because it had actual knowledge of the workplace injury. The court also found the Commission properly adopted the ALJ's factual findings and conclusions of law.