Liggett Construction Co. v. Griffin

James R. Cooper, Judge.

Appellee’s status at the time of his injury is the central issue in this workers’ compensation case. Appellee was injured while painting a house which was being constructed by the appellant, Liggett Construction Company, hereinafter referred to as Liggett. Appellee was working under the supervision of his brother, who had subcontracted the painting job from Liggett. Appellee had no workers’ compensation insurance on himself, nor did his brother purchase a policy of insurance. Appellee contended that he was either an employee of Liggett or that he was an employee of a…