Nix v. Columbia Staffing, Inc.

In this negligence action, Tyler E. Nix (Nix) appeals the order of the circuit court granting Columbia Staffing, Inc.’s (CSI) motion for summary judgment and its motion to dismiss on the ground the Workers’ Compensation Act is Nix’s exclusive remedy. We affirm.

FACTS

Nix worked as a. painter for T & M Construction, a subcontractor of Duke Power. He was standing on scaffolding constructed by personnel of CSI when he fell, causing injuries to his back. Nix filed for workers’ compensation benefits from T & M Construction and was awarded medical expenses as well as temporary total and partial…