ALJ's Findings in Comp Proceedings Don't Have Preclusive Effect in Suit

The Kansas Court of Appeals ruled that an administrative law judge’s preliminary finding that a worker had been terminated for cause was not binding on a district court presiding over the worker’s wrongful termination claim. Case: Miller v. KVC Behavioral Healthcare Inc., No. 123,376, 01/28/2022, published. Facts: Carolyn Miller worked for KVC Behavioral Healthcare Inc. as a behavioral health tech, assisting children with developmental and behavioral issues. She injured her back in May 2019 while playing with the children in a bounce house during an event to celebrate t...