Jackson v. JST Manufacturing

JONES, Justice.

Peter Jackson appeals from the order of the Idaho Industrial Commission dismissing his complaint for worker’s compensation benefits. He contends he overcame his burden to show that his untimely notice of injury did not prejudice his employer, as an untimely notice is presumed to do per I.C. § 72-704. We do not agree, and we affirm.

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Mr. Jackson is a welder. He began working as such for JST Manufacturing in June 1999, after moving from Massachusetts. There, he had worked as a welder at least intermittently since 1979. During his stint with JST, Mr. Jackson experienced respiratory…