Hartl v. Big Sky of Montana, Inc.

Defendant Commercial Union Assurance Company appeals from the findings and conclusions of the Workers’ Compensation Court. The Court found claimant Wenzel Hartl entitled to disability benefits from Commercial Union, imposed a 10 percent penalty, and awarded attorney fees to claimant.

Claimant was injured Friday, April 4, 1975, when he slipped and fell on ice and snow while working for Big Sky of Montana, Inc. Claimant’s son Jay Hartl and another worker were with claimant and witnessed the accident. Claimant worked the rest of his shift with considerable discomfort. He did not tell his…