WYNN v. J.R. SIMPLOT CO.

No. 14168.

666 P.2d 629 (1983)

105 Idaho 102

Gary WYNN, Claimant-Appellant, v. J.R. SIMPLOT COMPANY, Employer, Defendant-Respondent.

Supreme Court of Idaho.

July 6, 1983.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Keith A. Zollinger, Pocatello, for claimant-appellant.

John W. Barrett, of Moffatt, Thomas, Barrett & Blanton, Chartered, Boise, for defendant-respondent.


SHEPARD, Justice.

This is an appeal from a decision of the Industrial Commission denying a claim for workmen's compensation benefits. We reverse. The sole question presented is whether, as held by the Commission, the claimant failed to establish that his condition was caused by an "accident," i.e., a distinct mishap or event.

At a precise time on a precise day, i.e., 7:30 p.m. on March 17, 1980, claimant-appellant Wynn suffered a "documented...

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