City of Jackson v. Brown

IRVING, P.J.,

FOR THE COURT:

¶.1. Kearney Brown sustained injuries in an automobile accident that occurred during the course and scope of his employ-: ment as a patrol officer with the City of Jackson (the City). The City denied workers’ compensation benefits to Brown on the -basis that he exhibited a willful intent to injure himself. An administrative judge (AJ) found that Brown was entitled to benefits. The City appealed, and the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission (Commission) affirmed the decision of the AJ, The City now appeals the. judgment of the Commission, asserting the…