Giles v. Bozeman Public Schools

Tom Giles appeals the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and judgment of the Workers’ Compensation Court refusing to set aside a full and final compromise settlement agreement on the basis of a mutual mistake of material fact. EBI/Orion Group cross-appeals the court’s conclusion that the claim was not barred by the statute of limitations. We affirm.

On June 26, 1987, Tom Giles (Giles) repaired an overhead light ballast in the course of his employment as a custodian with Bozeman Public Schools. While dismounting a ladder, Giles swung his leg over a desk in order to place his foot on the…