Split Court Takes Blame for Complicating Payment Dispute, Dismisses Appeal

In a long-running and procedurally convoluted case involving a dispute over who should bear the cost for the preliminary medical benefits paid to a worker, the Kansas Court of Appeals issued a mea culpa for complicating matters by issuing an improper remand order and dismissed the matter. Case: Travelers Casualty Insurance v. Karns, No. 121,344, 09/17/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: Tamera Barker suffered on-the-job injuries in 2005 while working for an employer with workers’ compensation coverage by the OneBeacon American Insurance Co. Barker suffered injuries aga...