Polk v. Planet Insurance

Appellant William Polk (Polk) appeals from the February 26,1997, Judgment and Order of the Montana Workers’ Compensation Court, affirming the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and final order of the hearings examiner of the Department of Labor.

Polk raises the following issues on appeal:

1. Did the Workers’ Compensation Court err in holding that Polk had failed to prove causation?

2. Did the Workers’ Compensation Court err in holding that the unlawful medical panel procedure was not reversible error?

3. Did the Workers’ Compensation Court err in reviewing the decision of the hearings examiner…