Worker's Failure to Respond to Discovery Requests Doesn't Warrant Dismissal of Claim

The Idaho Supreme Court revived a worker’s claim for benefits, finding the Industrial Commission acted in excess of its authority in dismissing the case based on her failure to promptly respond to discovery requests. Case: Fuentes v. Cavco Industries Inc., No. 48419, 01/05/2022, published. Facts and procedural history: Taleetha Fuentes worked for Cavco Industries Inc. She filed a workers’ compensation claim asserting she had suffered an injury to her hands. Cavco had workers’ compensation coverage with Sentry Casualty Co., which denied liability for the claim. The car...