Hetland v. Magnum Petroleum

Ronald S. Hetland appeals a Workers’ Compensation Court ruling that Hetland was not acting within the course and scope of his employment at the time of his automobile accident and therefore was not eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. The issue on appeal is whether there is substantial evidence to support the Workers’ Compensation Court’s ruling. We affirm.

In January 1982, Hetland was hired by Magnum Petroleum as a convenience store clerk in Anaconda, Montana. The store manager instructed Hetland that his duties included cleaning the store, stocking shelves, logging the gasoline and…