Lumpkin County v. Georgia Insurers Insolvency Pool

Melton, Justice.

Following the trial court’s grant of summary judgment to the Georgia Insurers Insolvency Pool (GIIP), Lumpkin County appeals, contending that, following the insolvency of the County’s regular insurer, GIIP is required to step in and cover the pending workers’ compensation claims against the County. Specifically, the County argues that the trial court erred in finding that it is not entitled to coverage under the GIIP because the County’s net worth exceeds $25 million. See OCGA § 33-36-3 (4) (G). Alternatively, the County argues OCGA § 33-36-3 unconstitutionally violates the…