Harpole v. State

Travis Harpole brought a personal injury action against the State of Idaho and the Department of Lands (the State) seeking damages for injuries he received while working as a logger for Potlatch Corporation (Pot-latch). The district court granted summary judgment in favor of the State, and Harpole appeals that decision. We affirm.

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BACKGROUND AND PRIOR PROCEEDINGS

The State of Idaho and Potlatch entered into a contract in which the State sold Pot-latch timber rights on state-owned property known as the Breakfast Bowl. Potlatch harvested timber at the Breakfast Bowl pursuant to the contract. An…