Opinion ID: 2585272
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 8

Heading: Did the Industrial Commission err in failing to liquidate Claimant's future benefits?

Text: Finally, Jarvis argues that the Industrial Commission erred in failing to exercise its authority under Idaho Code § 72-404 to calculate a lump sum payment for all future benefits she is entitled to receive. She states that because the employer was not insured and is not voluntarily making the required payments, she must obtain her benefits by securing a judgment against the employer and then executing upon its assets. Jarvis submits that it would be beneficial to her to be able to collect all of her benefits through one judgment and writ of execution rather than through multiple judgments and writs of execution. The Commission may award a lump sum award of benefits when, in its discretion, doing so would be in the best interest of all parties. Jarvis has not shown that the Commission abused its discretion in failing to do so in this case.