LeCompte v. United Parcel Service, Inc.

DAVIS, Judge.

The appellant, Jeanette L. LeCompte (LeCompte), challenges a decision of the Circuit Court of Talbot County to grant summary judgment in favor of United Parcel Service, Inc. and Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. (appellees). LeCompte’s appeal stems from her claim that she suffered a compensable occupational disease as a consequence of her employment as a temporary worker for United Parcel Service.

FACTS

United Parcel Service (UPS), located in Easton, Maryland, hired Lecompte during the Christmas season as a temporary worker assigned to duties as a “jumper.” LeCompte’s job was to…