Blackwell v. Sara Lee Knit Products ( 1996 )

The evidence points to a non-work related cause of plaintiff's carpal tunnel syndrome. Once her wrists were swollen, movement at work caused further symptoms. It has not been "shown factually that but for workplace aggravation . . . there would not have been the same incapacity for work." Wilkins v. J. P. Stevens Co., 333 N.C. 449, 454, 426 S.E.2d 675 (1993). Consequently, I CONCUR.

S/ ________________________ J. RANDOLPH WARD COMMISSIONER

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