Brewer v. La Crosse Health & Rehab

KIDWELL, Justice.

Cynthia L. Brewer (Brewer) appeals from a decision of the Idaho Industrial Commission (Commission) in which the Commission found that Old Republic Insurance Company (Old Republic) was justified in terminating Brewer’s benefits because Brewer obstructed an Independent Medical Exam (IME). The decision of the Commission is affirmed.

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FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On September 13, 2000, Brewer injured her back in the course of employment with Life Care Center of America (Life Care). As a result, Brewer received Total Temporary Disability (TTD) benefits. In order to determine…