Court Rejects Employer's Challenge to Award as Frivolous

The Utah Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits to a truck driver for his injuries from a crash, finding that his employer’s challenge was frivolous. Case: C.R. England Inc. v. Labor Commission, No. 20230818-CA, 11/15/2024, published. Facts: C.R. England Inc. offered Jeziah Johnson a job in September 2019. The offer was conditioned on Johnson obtaining his commercial driver's license via England’s tuition reimbursement program. Johnson had mental health issues before his employment with England, but a medical examiner found him mentally and physically fit to work ...