County of Spotsylvania v. Walker

ANNUNZIATA, Judge.

The County of Spotsylvania (County) appeals the decision of the commission awarding compensation benefits to Betty C. Walker (claimant). There is no dispute that claimant suffered a work-related injury by accident and was temporarily, totally disabled. The issue in this case is whether claimant was an “employee” within the meaning of the Act, or is otherwise excluded from coverage. We find that claimant was not an “employee” of the County and, therefore, reverse.

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