Harrison v. Osco Drug, Inc.

BISTLINE, Justice.

Harrison was employed as a cashier for Oseo Drug in Idaho Falls. On July 23, 1985, she stepped on a piece of carbon paper from a charge card receipt and fell to the floor landing on her lower spine. The following day she sought treatment from Dr. Don Heaton. His diagnosis was acute lumbosacral sprain. Harrison was unable to work due to pain and continued to see Dr. Heaton for treatment. His recommendations included physical therapy and mild manipulations combined with bed rest. Dr. Heaton referred Harrison to Dr. Larry VanGenderen, an Idaho Falls orthopedic surgeon, for…