Legal Opinion
Ford v. Sentry Casualty Co.
Montana Supreme Court
Decided July 24, 2012No. DA 11-0427PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Nelson
¶1 Richard Ford suffered a work-related injury to his neck. He was diagnosed with a cervical strain, and Sentry Casualty Company accepted liability and paid benefits for this injury. During Ford’s treatment, he underwent an MRI which revealed a more serious cervical disc condition. Ford claimed that the workplace accident caused or aggravated this condition and that Sentry was liable for surgery to address it. Ford also claimed that Sentry was liable for ongoing temporary total disability benefits and that Sentry had unreasonably adjusted his claim.
¶2 Sentry denied liability for Ford’s…
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