A Louisiana appellate court ruled that a clerical worker failed to prove that her de Quervain's tenosynovitis was an occupational disease caused by years of computer work.
Case: Johnson v. Manitowoc Co., No. 52,264-WCA, 09/26/2018, published.
Facts: Rhonda Johnson began working for Frymaster in 1999. Her position required typing for several hours per day.
In 2002, Johnson underwent treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands. She did not file a workers’ compensation claim.
In 2015, Johnson began complaining of pain in her right thumb, wrist and hand. She also reported...
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