Lather v. Huron College

MILLER, Justice.

In this case of first impression we reverse the trial court’s holding that appellee Denis Lather (Lather) is entitled to worker’s compensation benefits for physical injuries sustained as a result of a suicide attempt, triggered by a mental disability, allegedly occasioned by work-related stress.

FACTS

Lather’s physical injuries occurred in 1984 when he jumped from a moving car, which was transporting him to the Human Services Center for treatment of mental illness.

Lather had graduated from high school in 1970 and Dakota State College in 1974. He continued his higher education…