CLARK, J. I dissent. The net effect of the majority opinion is to discourage employers from engaging in medical programs designed to minimize the risks and effects of occupational disease. By imposing on the employer tort liability for compensatory and punitive damages in addition to liability for workers’ compensation benefits, today’s decision can only deter employer initiation and maintenance of such programs…
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