Kohl's Dept Stores, Inc. v. Lorraine Irving

Jan 01, 2012

OUTCOME: The Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court's decision finding Ms. Irving's claim to be compensable

Lorraine Irving was hurt at work and her claim was denied. The carrier failed to properly deny the claim within the 90 day statute of limitation. Therefore, we asserted an affirmative defense that he ... r claim should be accepted because it was not properly denied. The Administrative Law Judge hearing the case agreed and found her claim to be compensable. Opposing counsel filed for an appeal.