Corbett v. City of Columbia

Chandler, Justice:

Certiorari was granted in this workers’ compensation case to review the decision of the Court of Appeals reported at 290 S. C. 71, 348 S. E. (2d) 191 (Ct. App. 1986). We reverse.

FACTS

Respondent (Corbett) worked as a fireman for petitioner City of Columbia. On June 2, 1977, he became temporarily and totally disabled for a respiratory illness due to smoke inhalation. He returned to light work on September 5,1977, avoiding exposure to smoke and fumes.

Corbett continued to perform light work until the same respiratory illness again rendered him temporarily and totally disabled…