Calcaterra v. Montana Resources

¶1 Karen Calcaterra (Karen) appeals from the judgment entered by the Second Judicial District Court, Silver Bow County, on its order granting the motion for summary judgment filed by Montana Resources. We affirm.

¶2 The issue on appeal is whether the District Court erred in granting summary judgment to Montana Resources on the basis that Karen’s claims are barred by the exclusivity provision of Montana’s Workers’ Compensation Act.

BACKGROUND

¶3 Carl J. Calcaterra (Carl) was employed by Montana Resources as a maintenance technician at its Continental Mine. When Carl reported to work on the…