Ramirez v. Labor Commission

DECISION

1 1 Petitioner Jose Ramirez challenges the Utah Labor Commission's (the Commission) decision denying him workers' compensation benefits. This case is before the court on Respondents' motion for summary disposition.

1 2 On August 2, 2010, Ramirez was working with Auction Direct Automotive, Inc. (Auction Direct) as a car detailer. While at work, Ramirez felt a spasm in his low back and fell to the ground in pain. Dr. James Arango examined Ramirez on August 2, and diagnosed him with "acute myofascial strain of the low back." Dr. Arango did not state that there was a causal relationship…