Fulmer Bros. v. Kersey

Beasley, Judge.

We granted Fulmer Brothers and its insurer’s application to appeal this workers’ compensation case to consider coverage of drug addiction under the Act.

The present claim was precipitated when Kersey injured his back on March 23, 1987 while strapping down logs on a truck.

In June of 1985, while working for another employer, Kersey had also injured his back, resulting in an operation. He had a second operation in June of 1986, performed by Dr. Downing. He was released to work in October when he began to work for Fulmer. He had settled his workers’ compensation claim against his…