I.D. of Specific Allergen Not Necessary to Cover Work-Related Injury, Worker's Comp Court Says

SAINT PAUL, Minn. - According to a Minnesota workers' compensation court of appeals, the identification of the specific allergen causing an employee's reaction is not necessary for the conclusion that a work injury has been sustained. Linda Duhaime, Employee/Appellant, v. Independent Sch. Dist. #709/Duluth and Liberty Mut. Ins. Cos., Employer-Insurer/Cross-Appellants, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Minn., Intervenor, No. n/a (Minn. W.C.A. Ct. App.).

The appeals court affirmed a previous court's determination that the employee, who experienced acute symptoms related to indoor air quality every time she entered her place of employment, sustained a work injury and was entitled to payment …