Rite Aid Corp. v. Davis

Barnes, Judge.

Rite-Aid Corporation and the Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania appeal the superior court’s order reversing the decision of the workers’ compensation appellate division against Barbara Davis. The superior court reinstated the decision of the administrative law judge (“ALJ”), who found Davis entitled to compensation for a catastrophic injury. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

*5231. OCGA § 34-9-200.1 (g) (6) defines “catastrophic injury.” The statute as it existed in May 1996 when Davis was injured defined “catastrophic injury” six ways. The first five ways describe…