Durham v. Prime Industrial Recruiters, Inc.

DAVID M. GLOVER, Judge.

I,In this workers’ compensation case, the Commission affirmed and adopted the ALJ’s decision, which concluded that William Durham was jointly employed by both Elite Workforce (Elite) and Welspun Pipes (Welspun). Application of the dual-employment doctrine protects Welspun from tort liability under the exclusive-remedy provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act. In this appeal, Durham contends that 1) the Commission’s finding that an implied contract of hire existed between him and Welspun was based upon circular logic, 2) ■ the Commission arbitrarily disregarded all of…