McKibben v. Horton Vehicle Components, Inc.

MEIERHENRY, Justice.

[¶ 1.] Kevin McKibben sought vocational rehabilitation benefits after he was injured at work. An administrative law judge for the Department of Labor (DOL) determined that McKibben was entitled to vocational rehabilitation benefits from employer Horton Vehicle (Horton). Horton and Horton’s insurer, American Home As surance (AHA) Company, appealed the determination to circuit court. The circuit court reversed the award of benefits, and McKibben appeals. We reverse the circuit court and affirm the DOL.

BACKGROUND

[¶2.] McKibben worked at Horton’s Britton, South Dakota facility…