Wild West Radio, Inc. v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office of Colorado

Opinion by

Judge MARQUEZ.

On petition of Wild West Radio, Inc.| and Colorado Compensation Insurance Authority (petitioners) in this workers’ compensation case, we granted certiorari to determine whether medical benefits are subject to reduction when a claimant’s award is reduced because of her intoxication at the time of the injury. We conclude that medical benefits are not included within “compensation” for purposes of § 8-42-112, G.R.S. (1993 Cam. Supp.) and, therefore, affirm the order of the Industrial Claim Appeals Office.

Lisa Teresi (claimant) was employed by Wild West Radio, Inc., to…