Court Opinion

ID: 9857622
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-09-24 15:48:31.503498+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T09:52:00.834025
License: Public Domain

AMY, J.,
concurring in part and dissenting in part.
[,I agree with the majority that an affirmation is required as to the findings of disability, diagnostic testing, and penalties and attorney fees. However, I find merit in the employer’s assignment of error which questions that portion of the judgment ordering that: “If the treating physician believes that the further testing continues to support the recommended surgery, the City of Colfax shall approve the lumbar surgery recommended by Dr. Williams.” In my opinion, this order was premature as the testing had not yet been completed and pre-judged what may be medically necessary. Accordingly, I would reverse the judgment in this limited regard, leaving future events to determine the necessity of such issues.