Legal Opinion · Dissent

OCB Co./National Cable Systems, Inc. v. Wiley

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided February 6, 1986No. 71311Published

1DissentBeasley, Judge

I concur fully in Division 1 of the majority opinion. However, I *104part company with respect to Division 2 and would affirm the trial court’s conclusion that only the insurer of the employer at the time of the injury is liable for workers’ compensation coverage.

The employment with Norcom ended on July 31, 1983, when Wiley ceased to be its employee and Norcom ceased to be his employer. The new employer agreed with the old to provide workers’ compensation coverage for Wiley, and it did so.

Board Rule 603 requires that certain forms be filed by an insurer or employer as “Proof of compliance with…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY v. HaynesCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1982
  2. International Indemnity Co. v. WhiteCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1985
  3. Hanover Insurance Co. v. SharpeCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1978
  4. Travelers Insurance Company v. SanfordSupreme Court of Georgia · 1978

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