Lapare v. Industrial Com'n of Ariz.

OPINION

BROOKS, Presiding Judge.

In this special action review of an industrial commission award, we must determine whether the administrative law judge abused his discretion by denying compensation for a mental breakdown. We conclude that the award is reasonably supported by the evidence and therefore affirm.

The facts are relatively undisputed. Petitioner (claimant) was employed as a bus driver for the defendant employer, Trailways, and had been so employed for over 20 years. He was working under a union contract, which was not due to expire until May 1985.

In June or July of 1984, Trailways’…