Idaho Code
Idaho Code § 72-801 (2026)
False representation a misdemeanor — Forfeiture of compensation.
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False representation a misdemeanor — Forfeiture of compensation.
If, for the purpose of obtaining any benefit or payment under the provisions of this law, either for himself or for any other person, any one wilfully makes a false statement or representation, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction for such offense he shall forfeit all right to compensation under this law.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 10
cases, 1953–2008 · leading case: Berglund v. Potlatch Corp., 932 P.2d 875 (Idaho 1996).
Berglund v. Potlatch Corp., 932 P.2d 875 (Idaho 1996). “§ 41-1325, that he forfeited his right to compensation, and that he must reimburse Respondents under I.C. § 72-801. Berglund’s Motion for Reconsideration was denied.”
Martin v. Argonaut Ins. Co., 434 P.2d 103 (Idaho 1967). “§ 41-1839, considering appellant's status as defined in I.C. § 72-801, that appellant is in fact a "surety insurer" or "guaranty contractor" as defined in both I.”
Indus. Indem. Co. v. Columbia Basin Steel & Iron Inc., 471 P.2d 574 (Idaho 1970). “§ 72-811 is to assure and guarantee an injured employee the benefits receivable under the Workmen’s Compensation Act in the event that his actual employer has not complied with I.C. § 72-801 requiring him to acquire Workmen’s Compensation Insurance for the protection of his…”
Frank v. Bunker Hill Co., 792 P.2d 815 (Idaho 1990). “ If, for the purpose of obtaining any benefit or payment under the provisions of this law, either for himself or for any other person, any one wilfully makes a false statement or representation, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction for such offense he shall…”
Findley v. Flanigan, 373 P.2d 551 (Idaho 1962). “§ 72-811, which reads: "An employer subject to the provisions of this act, shall be liable for compensation to an employee of a contractor or subcontractor under him or who has not complied with the provisions of section 72-801 in any case where such employer would have been…”
Brown v. Arrington Const. Co., 262 P.2d 789 (Idaho 1953). “, is as follows: "An employer subject to the provisions of this act, shall be liable for compensation to an employee of a contractor or subcontractor under him or who has not complied with the provisions of section 72-801 in any case where such employer would have been liable…”
Obregon v. Indus. Comm'n of Arizona, 177 P.3d 873 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2008). “2007) (using “any,” the statute states that the employee shall “forfeit any right to compensation benefits”); Colo.”
Kirk v. United States, 124 F. Supp. 233 (D. Idaho 1954). “, provides as follows: “An employer subject to the provisions of this act, shall be liable for compensation to an employee of a contractor or subcontractor under him or who has not complied with the provisions of section 72-801 in any case where such employer would have been…”
Brewster v. McComb, 300 P.2d 507 (Idaho 1956). “provides: “An employer subject to the provisions of this act, shall be liable for compensation to an employee of a contractor or subcontractor under him or who has not complied with the provisions of section 72-801 in any case where such employer would have been liable for…”
State v. Maynard, 73 P.3d 731 (Idaho Ct. App. 2003). “Idaho Code § 72-801 , a provision of Idaho’s worker’s compensation law, establishes a misdemeanor offense for making false statements and representations for the purpose of obtaining benefits and imposes civil forfeiture sanctions.”
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