Amerine v. James Tyson Co., Inc.

Mark Allen Amerine was hired by James Tyson Company (Tyson) to put vinyl siding on one of Tyson's projects. During the performance of this job, Amerine apparently fell from a scaffolding and was injured. Initially, Tyson paid benefits to Amerine, using workmen's compensation guidelines. Later, Tyson discontinued paying benefits. Amerine filed this action for benefits under the workmen's compensation laws. Tyson filed a motion for summary judgment, denying that Amerine was its employee and contending that Amerine was an independent contractor. That motion was granted and Amerine appeals.

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