Tims v. J.D. Kitts Construction

In this workers’ compensation case, J.D. Kitts Construction (Employer) and the South Carolina Home Builders Self-Insured Fund (Carrier) (collectively Appellants) seek review of the circuit court’s order affirming a decision of the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission (Commission). The Commission’s decision required Appellants to pay medical expenses incurred by Phillip Tims (Claimant) related to heatstroke he suffered while in the care of a home health worker provided by Appellants. We affirm.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Appellants began paying medical benefits and lifetime indemnity…