
The Montana Supreme Court ruled that a worker with multiple jobs was entitled to a penalty for an insurance carrier’s unreasonable calculation of the benefits owed for a period when he was unable to work at any position.
Case: Perea v. Amtrust Insurance Co., No. DA 24-0162, 06/24/2025, published.
Facts: Jordan Perea held concurrent employment with Truss Works and Life in Bloom for a period in 2022.
Perea’s position at Life in Bloom paid a wage of $16 per hour for a 20-hour week.
Perea suffered…
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