Supreme Court Says self-insured Employer Can't Shift post-pension Medical Costs to 2nd Injury Fund

The Washington Supreme Court ruled that a self-insured employer is not entitled to Second Injury Fund relief for a worker's post-pension medical costs. Case: The Boeing Co. v. Doss, No. 90304-2, 04/16/2015, published. Facts: Patricia Doss filed an application for workers' compensation benefits in March 2000, alleging that her exposure to chemicals during her employment with The Boeing Co. had permanently aggravated her preexisting symptomatic asthma. The Department of Labor and Industries determined that Doss was permanently and totally disabled as of May 14, 2008, as a result of th...