Moore v. Moore

J. JONES, Justice.

Jonathan Moore, Sr., appeals the Industrial Commission’s determination that he is not eligible for workers’ compensation because he was an independent contractor rather than a covered employee when he was injured while performing work for his father, William Moore, Sr. We affirm.

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Factual and Procedural Background

William Moore, Sr. owned and operated a wholesale tire business called Moore Enterprises for several years before he passed away in March of 2008. 1 William’s son, Jonathan Moore, Sr. (Claimant), had previously worked as an employee of Moore Enterprises during high…