Walker v. Lake Rim Lawn and Garden

HUDSON, Judge.

Defendants appeal an Opinion and Award entered 7 September 2001 by the North Carolina Industrial Commission, awarding compensation to plaintiff, Jack Walker, for a work-related injury. We affirm.

The plaintiff filed a worker’s compensation claim alleging that he injured his right knee on 26 February 1998 when he fell while ascending a flight of stairs during his employment with defendant, Lake Rim Lawn and Garden (“Lake Rim”).

Before plaintiff filed his claim, defendant, on 14 April 1998, filed a Form 63 agreeing to pay benefits without prejudice, pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. §…