Obersteiner v. Industrial Commission

LEVI RAY HAIRE, Judge,

Retired.

This is a special action review of an Industrial Commission award for temporary disability benefits. Because we find that the administrative law judge erred by imposing the requirements of Rule 41 (A.A.C. R4-13-141) on the claimant’s request for cross-examination, we set aside the award and do not reach other issues raised on review.

PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On May 20, 1987, the petitioner employee (claimant) sustained an industrial injury while employed by the respondent employer, E.T. Auto & Truck. The claim was accepted for benefits by the respondent carrier, Sentry…