Christensen v. Industrial Commission

OAKS, Justice:

This is a petition for review of an order of the Industrial Commission awarding an employee medical expenses attributed to an injury incurred four years earlier. The question is whether the employee’s claim is barred on the basis that the statute of limitations in the workmen’s compensation act applies to medical benefits as well as disability compensation. We find the limitation inapplicable and affirm the award.

On April 9, 1976, Scott Morrison strained his back while shoveling cement as an employee of Mel Christensen. As a result of this injury, Morrison was off work from…