Williams v. Blue Cross of Idaho

J. JONES, Justice.

Patrick Williams appeals the Industrial Commission’s determination that I.C. § 72-802 does not prohibit Blue Cross of Idaho from seeking to exercise its contractual right of subrogation against Williams’ lump sum settlement proceeds. We affirm.

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Factual and Procedural Background

Patrick Williams suffered two injuries to his left shoulder while he was an employee of AAA Plumbing. Williams underwent two surgeries in an effort to repair these injuries. The State Insurance Fund (the SIF) initially provided Williams with workers’ compensation benefits to cover a portion of his…