High Court Holds That Commission Did Not Err in Assessment of Worker's Credibility

Although the Idaho Industrial Commission erred in several credibility findings, the remainder of its determinations finding that an injured worker was not a reliable witness were supported by substantial and competent evidence, the state’s high court said in affirming the denial of benefits from the Industrial Special Indemnity Fund. Case: Robert Nelson v. Idaho Industrial Special Indemnity Fund et al., 50485-2023, 08/06/2024, published. Facts and procedural history: Robert Nelson injured his back in March 2018 lifting a garage door while working for Dependable Auto Sales. After settl...