Benavides v. Eastern N.M. Med. Ctr.

Summary

The New Mexico Supreme Court held that a “wet floor” sign qualifies as a safety device, that the employer’s failure to post such a sign near the hazard obligates the worker to a 10% increase in workers’ compensation benefits, and that Section 52‑5‑1 of the Act does not violate the separation‑of‑powers doctrine. The Court reversed the lower courts and ordered the increase.