Sprague v. Caldwell Transportation Inc.

BISTLINE, Justice.

The Commission concluded that claimant’s medical treatment occurring subsequent to April 10, 1985, was not “reasonable,” and therefore the surety was not obligated to pay such costs under I.C. § 72-432(1). We reverse.

A

Claimant Gary Sprague suffered a back injury on June 5, 1984, which arose out of and in the course of his employment with Caldwell Transportation Company. While fueling a vehicle, Sprague fell backward from the third step of a gasoline tank when his feet got tangled in a gasoline hose. He fell about three feet, landing on his back and head. Sprague immediately…