Geff Stringer v. William Robinson

W. JONES, Justice.

I. Nature of the Case

The Idaho Industrial Commission (the Commission) held that a statutory employer, Russell Griffeth, was not liable for payments under Idaho’s worker’s compensation law because the claimant, Geffary Stringer, fell within the “casual employment” exemption set forth in I.C. § 72-212(2). Stringer contests the Commission’s application of the “casual employment” exemption, arguing statutory employers, unlike direct employers, are not subject to the “casual employment” exemption. We disagree and affirm the Commission’s decision.

II. Factual and Procedural…