Lee v. Lee

The Workers’ Compensation Court denied Cameron Lee’s claim for compensation for a July 1986 injury, ruling that his claim is barred by his failure to give notice to his employer pursuant to Section 39-71-603, MCA. Cameron Lee appeals. We affirm.

The issue is whether Section 39-71-603, MCA, requires a claimant to notify his employer that he believes his injury is work-related in order for the claim to be considered compensable.

Eugene Lee owned an outfitting business, Wilderness Ranch & Lodge (Ranch), near Bigfork, Montana. Cameron Lee (Claimant) is Eugene Lee’s son. Claimant worked for the…