REESE v. V-1 OIL CO.

No. 31014.

115 P.3d 721 (2005)

Monte T. REESE, Claimant-Appellant, v. V-1 OIL COMPANY, dba V-1 Propane, Employer, and Old Republic Insurance Company, surety, Defendants-Respondents.

Supreme Court of Idaho, Boise, May 2005 Term.

June 15, 2005.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Richard S. Owen, Nampa, for appellant.

Moffatt, Thomas, Barrett, Rock & Fields, Chtd., Boise, for respondents. Glenna M. Christensen argued.


EISMANN, Justice.

The employer wrongfully denied the claimant the only treatment recommended by the claimant's treating physician to alleviate the claimant's continuing pain following his back surgery. The claimant ultimately sought care from another physician, who performed a second surgery that alleviated most of the pain. The Industrial Commission denied medical benefits for the second surgery and total temporary disability benefits during the period of recovery...

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