Kansas Court Affirms Board's Finding that Allergic Reactions Were Temporary

WICHITA, Kan. - A workers compensation board's conclusion that a grocery store worker's reactions to mold and other allergens warranted only temporary benefits was supported by the medical evidence, the Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed on July 1. Casey v. Dillon Companies, No. 93,302 (Kan. Ct. App.).

In April 2002, Millie K. Casey sought wage-loss benefits for an occupational disease arising from her apparent allergy to mold and other conditions at a Dillons grocery store.

Her treating physician, Dr. Alan Davidson, referred her to Dr. Bennett Radford, an allergist, who found that Casey was allergic to molds, fresh fruits, …