Boyd v. HINKLE ROOFING & SHEET METAL

This is a workmen's compensation case.

Charles E. Boyd initiated an action against Hinkle Roofing Sheet Metal, Inc. (Hinkle), seeking compensation for an injury which he alleged occurred while he was employed by Hinkle. Ultimately, Hinkle's motion for summary judgment was granted and the case was dismissed. Boyd appeals.

Boyd challenges whether summary judgment was properly granted favoring Hinkle on the issues of (1) whether Boyd was an employee of Hinkle at the time of the injury, and (2) whether Hinkle engaged in a scheme or device to circumvent the workmen's compensation laws.

At the outset…