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METTLER v. SIBCO, INC.

No. 21648.

628 N.W.2d 722 (2001)

2001 SD 64

Stacy METTLER, Claimant and Appellee, v. SIBCO, INC. (Snelling Personnel and Western Temporary Services) and Cigna Insurance Companies, Employer, Insurer and Appellant.

Supreme Court of South Dakota.

Decided May 23, 2001.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Kenneth L. Chleborad of Costello, Porter, Hill, Heisterkamp, Bushnell & Carpenter Rapid City, SD, Attorneys for claimant and appellee.

Craig A. Pfeifle of Lynn, Jackson, Shultz and Lebrun Rapid City, SD, Attorneys for employer, insurer and appellant.

MILLER, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1.] In this workers' compensation appeal, we hold that under these facts employee's gynecological medical expenses incurred in the course of diagnosing her pain are compensable.

FACTS

[¶ 2.] Stacy Mettler worked for Sibco, Inc. When she arrived at work on December 15, 1993, the parking lot designated for her use was icy. She fell while traversing the ice and landed on her posterior. She immediately informed her...

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