Smith v. Payette County

DONALDSON, Chief Justice.

Claimant was an employee of Payette County as a deputy county clerk. During the course of her employment, she injured her back while moving a copying machine. As a result of this injury, she underwent surgery which was paid for by the surety, State Insurance Fund (SIF). Later the claimant, the employer and the surety entered into a compensation agreement under which the claimant received permanent partial disability benefits for permanent disability equal to ten percent (10%) of the whole person.

Thereafter, it was necessary for more surgery to be performed. SIF paid…