Polich v. Whalen's O.K. Tire Warehouse

Appellant, Glacier General Assurance Co., appeals the June 28, 1982, Workers’ Compensation Court order awarding William Polich, claimant and respondent, a lump sum payment for an injury he received in the course of employment.

William Polich suffered a back injury while employed at Whalen’s O.K. Tire Warehouse, The injury was accepted as compensable by Glacier General Assurance Co.

On July 7, 1980, claimant petitioned the Workers’ Compensation Court to grant him a lump sum settlement so he and his wife could sell their home and move to a more hospitable climate. Judge William E. Hunt, after a…