State ex rel. Industrial Commission v. Bible Missionary Church, Inc.

KIDWELL, Justice.

The Industrial Commission (Commission) sought injunctive relief and imposition of a civil penalty against the Bible Missionary Church (Church) because the Church failed to obtain worker’s compensation insurance for its pastor. The magistrate court granted summary judgment in favor of the Church on the grounds that the Church did not operate for pecuniary gain and was, therefore, exempt from the worker’s compensation statutes. The Commission appealed to the district court, which affirmed the magistrate’s decision. The Commission now appeals to this Court.

The decision of the…