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Werremeyer v. Argonaut Great Central Insurance Co.

Citations: 27 S.W.3d 859; 2000 Mo. App. LEXIS 1428; 2000 WL 1376452Docket: No. ED 77354

Court: Missouri Court of Appeals; September 26, 2000; Missouri; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Argonaut Great Central Insurance Company appeals a decision by the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission, which found that Argonaut had issued a valid workers’ compensation policy for Len Behnen Inc. (operating as Yesterday’s restaurant) at the time Cathy Werremeyer was injured while working there. Argonaut contends that the Commission incorrectly determined that the workers’ compensation policy was not properly cancelled in accordance with section 379.883 RSMo 1994. After reviewing the parties' arguments and the appeal record, the court found no legal errors. An extensive opinion detailing the facts or legal principles was deemed unnecessary as it would not provide precedential value. The court affirms the Commission's award under Rule 84.16(b).

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Commission's Award

Application: The court affirmed the decision of the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission, finding no legal errors in their determination of the case.

Reasoning: After reviewing the parties' arguments and the appeal record, the court found no legal errors.

Cancellation of Insurance Policy under Section 379.883 RSMo 1994

Application: The court determined that Argonaut had not properly cancelled the workers’ compensation policy in accordance with the statutory requirements.

Reasoning: Argonaut contends that the Commission incorrectly determined that the workers’ compensation policy was not properly cancelled in accordance with section 379.883 RSMo 1994.

Precedential Value of Judicial Opinions

Application: The court decided not to provide an extensive opinion, as it would not contribute to precedent.

Reasoning: An extensive opinion detailing the facts or legal principles was deemed unnecessary as it would not provide precedential value.

Validity of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Policy

Application: The court upheld the Commission's finding that Argonaut Great Central Insurance Company had issued a valid workers’ compensation policy to Len Behnen Inc. at the time of the employee's injury.

Reasoning: Argonaut Great Central Insurance Company appeals a decision by the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission, which found that Argonaut had issued a valid workers’ compensation policy for Len Behnen Inc. (operating as Yesterday’s restaurant) at the time Cathy Werremeyer was injured while working there.