Hagerman v. Galen State Hospital

This appeal arises from findings of fact, conclusions of law and judgment of the workers’ compensation court.

Two issues are presented for this Court’s consideration:

1. Did the workers’ compensation court err in failing to find the claimant provided a reasonable immediate economic benefit to the employer in necessarily having to commute to and from work, a distance of 25 miles at her own expense?

2. Was the claimant acting within the scope of employment in commuting to and from work at her own expense when no residential facilities are available to employees at the employer’s place of…