02/17/95 Donald E. Langley V. State Idaho

Claimant Donald E. Langley (Langley) was employed by Champion Home Builders (Champion) of Weiser, Idaho, from September of 1976 until June 29, 1990. Langley first experienced trouble with his right knee on May 8, 1987, while working for Champion as a welder. Langley was eventually examined by W. Steven Rudd, M.D. (Dr. Rudd), on December 7, 1987, at which time a peripheral tear of the medial meniscus was diagnosed and arthroscopic surgery was recommended. Langley declined surgery at that time due to uncertainty about insurance coverage.