Thompson v. Cigna

¶1 Gregg Thompson appeals a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Court declining to assess a 20% penalty against CIGNA for unreasonably delaying payment to Thompson pursuant to § 39-71-2907, MCA (1981). We affirm.

¶2 Thompson raises the following issue on appeal:

¶3 Whether the Workers’ Compensation Court erred in refusing to award the 20% penalty pursuant to § 39-71-2907, MCA (1981).

Factual and Procedural Background

¶4 Thompson suffered an injury to his knee on October 22,1981, while working for Deaconess Hospital. The hospital was insured by CIGNA who accepted liability for the claim and paid…