Mordhorst v. Dakota Truck Underwriters & Risk Administration Services

GILBERTSON, Chief Justice.

[¶1.]' James “Jake” Mordhorst sued Dakota Truck Underwriters and Risk Administration Services (collectively, “Insurers”), alleging they denied him workers’ compensation benefits in bad faith. Insurers moved to dismiss, arguing Mordhorst failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. The circuit court granted Insurers’ motion, and Mordhorst appeals. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Facts and Procedural History

[¶ 2.] Twenty-year-old Mordhorst worked for Fischer Furniture in Rapid City. While making a delivery on November 10, 2011, a 275-pound…