Alston v. Glen Raven Mills, Inc.

Although defendants submitted a motion to dismiss plaintiff's appeal based on plaintiff's failure to timely file an Industrial Commission Form 44 and brief pursuant to Rule 701(2), the Full Commission, in its discretion, will rule upon the merits in this case.

The undersigned have reviewed the prior Opinion and Award based upon the record of the proceedings before Deputy Commissioner Willis. The appealing party has not shown good ground to reconsider the evidence; receive further evidence; rehear the parties or their representatives; or amend the Opinion and Award.

At the initial hearing before…