Claim Remains Viable After Second Deadline Extension

The Kansas Court of Appeals ruled that a worker’s claim remained viable where she received an extension on the statutory deadline for the resolution of her case, then received a second extension. Case: Gerlach v. Choices Network Inc., No. 123,406, 11/12/2021, published. Facts: Debbie L. Gerlach worked for Choices Network Inc. as a personal attendant for mentally challenged and handicapped adults. In November 2014, she was 63 years old when she tripped and fell on uneven pavement during the course of her employment. The workers’ compensation insurance carrier for Choices authoriz...