Close v. St. Regis Paper Co.

This is an appeal by an employer from a judgment in favor of its employee by the Workers’ Compensation Court. That court held claimant was entitled to temporary total disability benefits from July 21, 1974 to April 6, 1976; reimbursement for certain medical expenses and travel costs; and attorney fees. Following denial of its petition for rehearing, the employer appeals to this Court.

Claimant sustained an injury in an industrial accident on April 16, 1974, while employed by appellant, St. Regis Paper Company at Libby, Montana. Claimant was attempting to free some lumber that had become lodged…