McGaha v. Greyhound Lines, Inc.

The Workers’ Compensation Court made a declaratory ruling that Mr. McGaha is eligible for Montana workers’ compensation benefits for an injury suffered in Twin Falls, Idaho. Greyhound Lines, Inc., the self-insured employer, appeals. We affirm.

The issue is whether the Workers’ Compensation Court correctly ruled that Mr. McGaha is eligible for Montana worker’s compensation benefits under Section 39-71-402(1), MCA, as an employee temporarily working out of state.

The facts are not contested. Mr. McGaha had been employed as a driver for Greyhound Lines, Inc. (Greyhound) since 1974. He moved to…