Hipwell v. Challenger Pallet & Supply

McDEVITT, Chief Justice.

BACKGROUND AND PRIOR PROCEEDINGS

On April 25, 1990, appellant, Brent D. Hipwell (“Hipwell”), filed an application for hearing with the Industrial Commission of the State of Idaho (“Commission”). In his application, Hipwell identified his employer as respondent Challenger Pallet and Supply (“Challenger”), and Challenger’s insurance carrier as respondent Liberty Mutual Insurance Corporation (“Liberty”). Hipwell alleged that he injured his back on November 7, 1988, when he “was lifting a cutting torch upstairs.... ” Further, he alleged that he “[ijnjured [his] lower back…