South Ark. Feed Mills, Inc. v. Roberts

Paul Ward, Associate Justice.

This appeal challenges the judgment of the circuit court which affirmed the Workmen’s Compensation Commission. It is not disputed that the claimant, Edwin Roberts, was injured or that he is entitled to compensation payments. The only question for decision is: Who was Roberts’ employer at the time of his injury — i.e. who is responsible for payment of benefits?

Factual Background. It is appellants’ contention that one of two other companies was Roberts’ employer,, so it is pertinent to identify the three companies concerned and the relationship of each to the…