Davis v. Jones

The insurer appeals from an order issued by the Workers’ Compensation Court granting claimant a waiver of the twelve-month filing requirement in section 39-71-601(1), MCA.

On February 15, 1980, the claimant’s husband, a ranch hand, became unconscious while chopping a hole in some ice. His employer, George Jones, suggested that the husband go home and see a doctor. The husband went to see some friends and returned home at about 9:30 p.m. that evening. He later died at home of a heart attack.

On February 17, 1980, the claimant went to the employer for her husband’s last paycheck. The employer…