Bonnett v. Custer Lumber Corp.

MILLER, Chief Justice.

In this appeal it is asserted that the South Dakota Department of Labor (Department) and the trial court erred in denying a claimant permanent total disability benefits under the odd-lot doctrine. We affirm.

FACTS

On June 25, 1987, Randy Bonnett (Bon-nett) injured his left leg while working for Custer Lumber Corporation (Custer Lumber). Ultimately, his treating physician restricted his work activities to “no standing or walking more than three hours in an eight hour shift and no lifting greater than 50 pounds.” Custer Lumber’s worker’s compensation carrier, Cigna Property…