Catherine Lyons v. Chittenden Central Supervisory Union
Supreme Court of Vermont
1Opinion of the CourtDooley, J.
¶ 1. Claimant Catherine Lyons appeals a summary judgment decision by the Department of Labor Commissioner (the Commissioner) finding that she did not qualify for workers' compensation benefits for an injury sustained while student teaching at a school in the defendant supervisory union. Because we hold that claimant falls within the statutory definition of an employee for purposes of workers' compensation, we reverse and remand for further proceedings in accord with this opinion.
¶ 2. The relevant facts are undisputed. Claimant has a master's degree in early childhood education and taught for…
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