High Court Denies Benefits for Clerical Worker's Breathing Problems

The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that an office worker who claimed to have developed respiratory problems while working at a medical clinic more than 10 years ago failed to prove her entitlement to benefits.Case: Coppe v. Bleicher, No. S-14938, 02/14/2014, published.Facts: Marilyn Coppe worked for Drs. Michael and Laurie Bleicher for almost nine years, performing clerical and office work. Coppe claimed that she did not have health insurance during this time, but Dr. Laurie Bleicher treated her for some of her medical problems.In April 2003, Coppe began to complain of a sore throat, dry mouth, he...