Simpson v. Louisiana-Pacific Corp.

WALTERS, Justice.

This is an appeal from the Industrial Commission. We vacate the Commission’s findings of fact and conclusions of law and remand for a ruling on Louisiana Pacific Corporation’s motion for reconsideration regarding several of the referee’s decisions. We also direct the Commission to comply with I.C. § 72-715.

BACKGROUND AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On February 7, 1990, Joe Simpson was throwing wood off a Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (L-P) production line to the back of a pickup when he felt a popping sensation in his back. Simpson finished his shift, but the next day was diagnosed…