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Gladys HATLEY Claimant-Respondent
vs.
LEWISTON GRAIN GROWERS INC. Employer and Industrial Indemnity Company Surety Defendants-Appellants
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Issues:
Alcohol, workers' compensation.
Case Summary:
Officials at Lewistown Grain Growers, Inc. appeal the ruling of a state review board that grants survivor's benefits to the widow of a company employee. Jesse Hatley, a truck driver for the company, was killed when his vehicle overturned. Hatley's widow applied for survivor's benefits. The company contested the application, arguing that Hatley was intoxicated at the time of the accident and that his condition contributed to the accident.
Decision of lower jurisdiction:
The Idaho Industrial Commission ruled there was insufficient evidence to deny benefits. The company now appeals.
Outcome:
The company loses. The Idaho Supreme Court affirmed the ruling of the Industrial Commission. The court ruled that the company failed to submit sufficient evidence to support its claim that the driver was intoxicated at the time of the accident.