Thompson Ex Rel. Harvey v. CISSON CONST.

ANDERSON, J.:

In this workers’ compensation case, Ann Thompson (Thompson), mother of deceased employee John Michael Harvey (Harvey), appeals the circuit court’s decision reversing the Appellate Panel’s award of death benefits pursuant to section 42-9-290 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. We affirm.

FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Harvey sustained a work-related injury to his right knee and back on January 12, 2000. As a result of his initial injuries, Harvey later claimed an aggravation of a pre-existing psychiatric condition. His employer, Cisson Construction, and its carrier, Ohio Casualty…