Medlin v. Upstate Plaster Service

TOAL, Justice:

In this workers’ compensation action, Eddie Medlin has petitioned for a writ of certiorari, contesting the Court of Appeals’ affirmance of the denial of compensation for an injury that occurred while Medlin was en route from a work site. We reverse.

Factual/Procedural Background

In February 1994, Medlin was employed to install stucco sidings on buildings. His employer Upstate Plaster Service (“Employer”) is solely owned by Keith Garris. Employer maintains an office and warehouse in Enoree, South Carolina, but nearly all of its work is done on job sites outside of Enoree.

Medlin…