Eacret v. Clearwater Forest Industries

EISMANN, Justice.

The employer Clearwater Forest Industries and its surety Liberty Northwest Insurance Corporation (herein both called “Clear-water”) appeal the Industrial Commission’s decision not to apportion, under Idaho Code § 72-406(1), the permanent disability of the claimant William E. Eacret (herein “Eacret”) between the industrial accident and a preexisting physical impairment. We affirm the order of the Industrial Commission.

I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On August 2, 1994, Eacret injured his back while carrying a sixteen-foot-long, 2x10 board during the course of his employment as a…