Utah State Insurance Fund v. Dutson

HALL, Chief Justice:

Plaintiffs seek review of an order of the Industrial Commission which awarded an employee additional medical benefits attributable to an injury sustained some four years previously.

The facts are not in dispute. On March 17, 1976, while in the employ of plaintiff Wholesale Cleaners, defendant Dutson sustained a severe burn to her left hand. Surgery was performed by Dr. Arthur K. Benson and treatment continued through November 16, 1977. Dutson filed no formal claim for compensation with the Commission. However, upon preprinted forms furnished for the various purposes, the…