State v. Industrial Commission

The state advances the following contentions on this appeal:(1) The commission acted without and in excess of its powers in appointing Dr. Kurtz as an independent medical examiner.(2) Dr. Kurtz’s opinion as to cause of death does not constitute credible evidence to support the commission’s finding on that issue because Mr. Nelson’s letter to the doctor did not set forth all of the essential facts.(3) Dr. Kurtz’s opinion as to cause of death does not constitute credible evidence because based upon speculation as brought out in the state’s cross-examination of the doctor.(4) The commission did…