The Idaho Supreme Court ruled that the Industrial Commission erred in evaluating an injured plumber’s disability when he reached maximum medical improvement instead of when his hearing was held, as substantial weight gain had worsened his condition.
Case: Sharp v. Thomas Brothers Plumbing, No. 48568, 05/18/2022, published.
Facts: Daniel Sharp injured his back while working as a plumber for Thomas Brothers Plumbing in late August 2015.
Sharp was obese at the time of his accident, standing 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 250 pounds.
The day after his accident, Sharp was diagnosed wit...
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