Caekaert v. State Compensation Mutual Insurance

Appellant Brand E. Caekaert filed a petition in the Workers’ Compensation Court for the State of Montana in which he sought medical and disability benefits from the State Compensation Mutual Insurance Fund (State Fund). The Workers’ Compensation Court denied Caekaert’s petition. He appeals that decision. We reverse the judgment of the Workers’ Compensation Court.

The following issues are presented on appeal:

1. Did the Workers’ Compensation Court err when it denied Caekaert’s claim for medical expenses?

2. Did the Workers’ Compensation Court err when it denied Caekaert’s claim for temporary…