Arel v. T & L ENTERPRISES, INC.

BURDICK, Justice.

This case asks the Court to consider the meaning of “accident” in I.C. § 72-701 and to consider'whether I.C. § 72-701 is constitutional. We affirm the decision of the Idaho Industrial Commission and hold that I.C. § 72-701 is constitutional.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Appellant Robert L. Arel was employed by Respondent T & L Enterprises, Inc. (T & L). After a non-work related “startle” in February or March 2004, Arel experienced pain “posteriorly just behind the humerus.” On November 27, 2004, while performing his job with T & L, Arel slipped on a log and fell. Arel…