Supreme Court Revives Worker's Bad Faith Suit Against Carrier

The South Dakota Supreme Court revived a worker's bad faith suit against his employer's insurance carrier, finding he had asserted enough facts that, if taken as true, would support his claim. Case: Mordhorst v. Dakota Truck Underwriters, No. 27771-r-DG, 09/28/2016, published. Facts: James Mordhorst worked for Fischer Furniture in Rapid City. While making a delivery of furniture in November 2011, a sofa fell from the delivery truck and landed on his head. He sought treatment from two doctors and multiple physical therapists over the course of the next year, complaining of pain in hi...