Neese v. Michelin Tire Corp.

HOWELL, Chief Judge:

Samuel Terran Neese (Neese) appeals from the circuit court’s order concluding that Neese’s action against Michelin Tire Corporation (Michelin) was barred by the exclusivity provision of the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. We affirm.

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In 1991, Neese was employed as a truck driver by Vanguard Services, Inc. (Vanguard), an interstate trucking company. Prior to December 1991, Vanguard and Michelin entered into a contract whereby Vanguard agreed to transport certain semi-finished products and packaging materials to and from Michelin’s various facilities. Paragraph ten…