Kerans v. Industrial Com'n of State of Utah

HALL, Chief Justice:

In this case, plaintiff Sam Joe Kerans seeks recovery from his former employer, defendant Meadow Gold Dairies (hereinafter defendant), and the Second Injury Fund for injuries allegedly sustained by plaintiff while in defendant’s employ. The Industrial Commission affirmed an order of the administrative law judge dismissing plaintiff’s claim for compensation due to an alleged back injury, awarding plaintiff compensation for an injury to his neck, and denying plaintiff recovery from the Second Injury Fund. Plaintiff appeals from the Commission’s decision, contending: (1) that…