Colorado Court of Appeals September 22, 2005, No. 04CA0457 (Pepper v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office)

Judge CARPARELLI

dissenting.

I dissent because I conclude that claimant has not met his burden of proof.

I. Standard of Review and Burden of Proof

“Equal protection of the law requires the government to treat similarly situated persons in a like manner.” Buckley Powder Co. v. State, 70 P.3d 547, 561 (Colo.App.2002).