Riden v. Kemet Electronics Corp.

Goolsby, Judge:

Earl Lee Riden and his wife, Faye Riden, brought this negligence action against Kemet Electronics Corporation and Insulation Services seeking damages for personal injuries and loss of consortium resulting from an explosion that occurred at Kemet’s plant. Kemet moved for summary judgment, claiming Riden was its statutory employee as a matter of law and therefore Riden’s exclusive remedy was a claim for workers’ compensation benefits under 'S.C. Code Ann. § 42-1-540 (1985). 1 The trial court denied Kemet’s summary judgment motion. 2 Kemet appeals. We reverse and remand.

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