Parker v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

BRYANT, Judge.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania (collectively defendants) appeal an opinion and award by the Full Commission of the North Carolina Industrial Commission filed 24 October 2001 awarding Shirley Parker (plaintiff) temporary total disability compensation.

In its opinion and award, the Full Commission found in pertinent part:

1. On 12 October 1996, plaintiff was working as a stocker in the Wal-Mart Store in Jacksonville, North Carolina when she strained her low[er] back while lifting furniture. Thereafter, plaintiff was out of work until August…