Simmons v. Bob Mears Wholesale Florist

JAMES K. PREWITT, Judge.

This is an appeal from the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission (“Commission”). Harry Simmons (“Appellant”) sought worker’s compensation benefits for injuries he suffered while employed at Bob Mears Wholesale Florist (“Employer”). Employer and its insurer, Florist Mutual Insurance Company (“Insurer”), contend that Appellant’s injuries did not arise from his employment. The Division of Workers’ Compensation (“Division”), through an Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”), awarded compensation to Appellant. The award was reversed by the Commission.

Appellant was employed by…